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HAVE CAPITAL, WILL TRAVEL
The U.S. used to be the
world’s premier destination for capital. But with
rival financial markets ascendant and perceived
investment barriers, how long will it stay that way?
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more
WARNING: SUPPLY CHAIN HAZARDS
Companies are being embarrassed by recalls.
Supply chains are more complicated. The public is
litigious. How can your company assure the quality
and safety of its products?
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STRIKING A BALANCE
The rapid rise of the world’s emerging economies has
caused more than a little soul-searching here in the
U.S. about our future as the world’s only
superpower. And while this issue of Capital
Thinking contains plenty to worry about on that
front, there’s also plenty to suggest that America
will keep its edge for some time to come.
On the one hand, America risks losing its status as
a top destination for foreign investment. In our
cover story, Patton Boggs partners Tim Pfister, Jay
Gladis and Michael Smith and senior policy advisor
Norma Krayem diagnose the source of the problem and
describe some of the proposed reforms.
Meanwhile, name-brand American products risk losing
some of their luster, as suggested by the steady
flow of consumer recalls in recent months. Patton
Boggs partners Chris Hagenbush, Kate Moseley, Paul
Rubin and Nick Simeonidis describe how you can
ensure the safety of your products in the face of
complex global supply chains.
But American companies are still an unparalleled
source of innovation: Roy Berger provides an
exciting portrait of next-generation wireless.
Lawrence Siebert explains advances in medical
testing. And Marla Lien describes how public-private
partnerships are making big public projects more
manageable. To keep our edge, it seems, our
politicians will have to reach a balance between
promoting innovation and protecting the public.
Meanwhile, our executives will be working to stay
ahead of the curve.
RICHARD SINE
Editor
Doing your homework on acquisitions. Safety and nanotech. An undercooked energy bill. What to ask about that government RFP. ...Read more
Lawrence Siebert explores the future of medical testing. Roy Berger describes the coming wireless revolution. And Marla Lien reveals the key to public-private cooperation.
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Halliburton’s top lawyer talks to Capital Thinking about how executives and attorneys can collaborate smoothly in large global companies.
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PROVISIONS
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BY
STEPHEN MCHALE
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NORMA KRAYEM |
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1 |
Authorizes $5.3
billion over five years for cities at high
risk of terrorism and $950 million over five
years for state, local and tribal
governments. |
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2 |
Requires 100%
of all passenger aircraft cargo to be
physically screened within three years. |
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3 |
Requires 100%
scanning of all maritime cargo entering the
U.S. |
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Authorizes $3.4
billion over four years for public transit
security. |
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Authorizes
almost $2 billion over four years to improve
rail security. |
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6 |
Eligible Native
American tribes can receive counterterrorism
grants directly from the Department of
Homeland Security. |
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7 |
Creates a new
pilot program for an enhanced driver’s
license valid for border crossing between
Canada, Mexico and the U.S. |
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8 |
The total
budget for the national intelligence
agencies must be made public. |
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9 |
The Privacy and
Civil Liberties Oversight Board will become
an independent agency. |
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10 |
Requires plans
for alternative routing of rail and road
shipments of hazardous materials. |
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