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Electronics Industry Group Praises Semiconductor Support Bill

SEMI, a global electronics manufacturing and design industry association, applauded a Senate bill introduced last week (see 2006110038) that would provide funding for the U.S. semiconductor industry. The legislation would help U.S. semiconductor research, increase U.S. competitiveness and bolster national…

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security, SEMI said June 12. It would help the U.S. keep up with foreign competitors that benefit from “robust incentives,” SEMI said. “The lack of a federal U.S. incentive [has helped drive] the location of semiconductor manufacturing facilities overseas,” the group said, calling the bill a “significant step forward.” The Semiconductor Industry Association also praised the measure.