In The New York Times editorial by David Brooks entitled "An Innovation Agenda" (December 7, 2009), what is one way that the current administration could begin to craft the framework for an innovation agenda? Do you think most informed Americans would agree with any of his proposals? Provide examples from any of your reading, your conversations with other Americans or your experience to support your evaluation of the author's assertion.

"Democrats Unveil Innovation Agenda" by Anne Broache in CNET News (November 15, 2005)

"Obama Debuts Innovation Agenda" by Aliya Sternstein at Nextgov (Sept. 21, 2009)

"Massachusetts Business Czar Greg Bialecki’s Innovation Agenda: The Xconomy Interview" [Part One] [Part Two] in Xconomy | Boston (Sept.. 3, 2009)

Finals should be e-mailed to me by Tuesday December 15, 2009 at 12:00 PM [Noon] PST