U.S. semiconductor manufacturing gets $52 billion boost
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The Senate concluded a 64 to 33 vote after a year of debate over legislation meant to spur U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. A minimum of 60 votes were required to pass the bill which has been stalled for the better part of a year. With the passage, a whopping $52 billion in funding will be provided to chipmakers on American soil.
Check out today’s featured article from TT News to read about the grants and incentives passed by the Senate to enhance the domestic output of semiconductors. ☕️
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Featured Article:
Chipmakers Get $52 Billion in Senate Bill to Boost Domestic Output - TT News
“The Senate on July 27 passed legislation that includes $52 billion in grants and incentives for U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, an industry that has steadily lost ground to foreign competitors in recent years.”
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