09-24-2008, 04:11 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin--><b>2.5 lakh hi-tech jobs on anvil in US post-deal </b>
Pioneer.com
S Rajagopalan | Washington
Amid the uncertainty over timely passage of the India-US civil nuclear deal, the US Chamber of Commerce has made a strong pitch for its quick approval by writing to all lawmakers on the deal's extraordinary business and employment potential for America:<b> A potential of $150 billion of new investment and 2,50,000 high-tech American jobs</b>.Â
"With India's 34-year nuclear isolation now history, the opportunity for US companies today is tremendous, with a potential $150 billion of new investment. If US companies are allowed to compete, a modest share of that business could support 2,50,000 high-tech American jobs," Chamber Chairman R Bruce Josten said in a letter to all Senators and Representatives.
In the Chamber's estimation, US companies could greatly benefit from India's expected 30,000 to 60,000 MW of new nuclear generating capacity by 2030.
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Well , now after 2 election, story may be very different. Two more days to go before Congress will go for slumber party.
Pioneer.com
S Rajagopalan | Washington
Amid the uncertainty over timely passage of the India-US civil nuclear deal, the US Chamber of Commerce has made a strong pitch for its quick approval by writing to all lawmakers on the deal's extraordinary business and employment potential for America:<b> A potential of $150 billion of new investment and 2,50,000 high-tech American jobs</b>.Â
"With India's 34-year nuclear isolation now history, the opportunity for US companies today is tremendous, with a potential $150 billion of new investment. If US companies are allowed to compete, a modest share of that business could support 2,50,000 high-tech American jobs," Chamber Chairman R Bruce Josten said in a letter to all Senators and Representatives.
In the Chamber's estimation, US companies could greatly benefit from India's expected 30,000 to 60,000 MW of new nuclear generating capacity by 2030.
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Well , now after 2 election, story may be very different. Two more days to go before Congress will go for slumber party.