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 In the wake of President George W. Bush's signing of legislation creating an 
Office of Electronic Government, Microsoft issued the following statement from Jack 
Krumholtz, Director of Federal Affairs: 
  "Microsoft applauds Congress and the Administration for bringing 
  the e-government vision to reality with today’s Presidential signing of this important 
  legislation. This law will give more Americans access to their government using 
  the Internet and other information technology, and assist those with disabilities 
  to better access information under Section 508. Microsoft shares the belief that 
  technology can revolutionize the way government operates and empower citizens 
  by making government resources more readily available. By committing the federal 
  government to providing a wide array of services electronically, more citizens 
  will be empowered to participate in our democracy and realize their full potential."
   
 
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