http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_on_the_issues/archive/2009/05/07/can-the-u-s-retain-its-innovation-edge.aspxPosted by Brad Smith General Counsel The Conference Board today released an important study about the state of innovation in the United States. This past weekend I read the report, which Microsoft sponsored. Somewhat to my surprise, I found it bothen-USTelligent Evolution Platform Developer Build (Build: 5.6.50428.7875)http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_on_the_issues/archive/2009/05/07/can-the-u-s-retain-its-innovation-edge.aspx#3343131Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:42:49 GMTd5e57398-b9ef-4490-9955-07cbb4e4a80d:3343131Anonymous<p>One can only hope the legislative and executive branches make the right decisions at the critical time to encourage innovation. &nbsp;Taxation is NOT the right decision.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.technet.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=3343131" width="1" height="1">