White House Pledges to Push Congress on Technology Goals

The Obama administration plans to put pressure on Congress in 2011 to move ahead on key technology policies such as patent reform and privacy.

“Much of the policy work is really contingent on congressional action or budgetary action, so you’re by def…

Online Purchases Hit $41.5 Billion in Third Quarter

Online purchases hit $41.5 billion in the third quarter, according to a report from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The ease and convenience of shopping online means that Internet purchases made up more than 4% of U.S. retail sales in the third quarter, acco…

Volkswagen Unveils $71 Billion Investment Plan

Volkswagen (VLKAY), Europe’s top carmaker, plans to invest €51.6 billion ($71 billion) over the next five years.

The company’s supervisory board approved the investments in plants, vehicles and development for the nine Volkswagen brands, Bloomberg News reported.

Volkswagen’s Chinese joint ventures will spend an extra €10.6 billion through 2015.

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