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Angus King: “The Chips and Science Act was an incredibly important piece…”

Featuring: Angus King, Independent | U.S. Senate Maine

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A Conversation With Senator Angus King

Published | Video Starts at 41:49

I think there needs to be some. We need to maintain domestic production of essential items. Chips is the perfect example. The Chips and Science Act was an incredibly important piece of legislation. It was, are you ready for it? Industrial policy. It was this country deciding that this is a technology we need to maintain our role in and we can't afford to be dependent on another country. (41:49–41:54)

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Asserts that the Chips and Science Act is crucial for maintaining technological independence.

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