Looking at the State of Tomorrow’s Union

Tonight President Obama gave his State of the Union speech.  The various political pundits will each have their own spin, but we thought we’d let you take a different tack with the commentary.

While much was said (or not said, depending upon your viewpoint), there were a number of points that could impact your business and our industry.  Share your comments on what you heard tonight, including on the following issues:

• Repeal of the need for businesses to issue 1099’s to all suppliers
• The need for a better educational system
• Investments in renewables and the goal of having 80% of our energy needs addressed by “clean energy” by 2035
• Investments in “clean energy” subsidies
• Reduction / elimination of oil tax credits
• The drive for innovation to drive business development and growth
• Increased use of technology to drive business breakthroughs
• 1,000,000 electric vehicles by 2015
• Extensive investment in infrastructure
• Simplifying the tax code
• Review of government regulations to reduce barriers for business
• An effort to double exports

and more.  This isn’t meant as a political commentary from us.  We’d just like to hear your reaction of how you feel these initiatives may impact your business and the electrical industry.