There has been no appreciable improvement in our country's ability to produce the kind of talent we need in this space. There have been some small initiatives around the country that have been noteworthy.

In September 2002 Thompson was appointed to the National Infrastructure Advisory Committee (NIAC) which makes recommendations regarding the security of the critical infrastructure of the United States. Ultimately Senator Judd Gregg was chosen for the post but withdrew his name on Thursday February 12. In April 2006 Forbes publiJohn W. Thompsond a list of the most highly compensated CEOs.

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