Obama

McCain

Energy
Use science and technology to invest in alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, bio fuels and greater conservation to offset dependence on foreign oil. Proposes creation of a Director of National Energy Security in the office of the president.

Nuclear Energy: Would consider but concerned about safety (video)
Exploring U.S. oil reserves: Against

Energy
For use of wind, solar and cleaner burning fuels. Offer incentives to industries to develop new energy sources. Reduce dependence on foreign oil through development of coal energy and tap existing oil reserves in the U.S.

Nuclear Energy: For (video)
Exploring U.S. oil reserves: For, with approval from state government.

Embryonic Stem Cell Research
For

Embryonic Stem Cell Research
For (only on stem cells that would otherwise be discarded)

Science Funding
Supports doubling federal funding for basic research. Make the R&D Tax Credit Permanent. Create a newly appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Reform the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Science Funding
Make the R&D tax credit permanent and establish the credit at 10 percent of wages spent on R&D. Allow first-year deductions, or "expensing", of investments in equipment and technology.

Space Exploration
Has called for a 5 year delay in Project Constellation to provide funding for education programs. (article)

Space Exploration
Supports current space exploration legislation, including Project Constellation.

Net Neutrality
For (video)

Net Neutrality
Against (article)

U.S. Competitiveness
Recruit a new generation of science and technology leaders by investing in diversity. Deploy a Modern Communications Infrastructure and make Internet broadband more easily available to Americans.

Expanding H1B visa program: For
Believes NAFTA should be renegotiated.

U.S. Competitiveness
Cut The Corporate Tax Rate From 35 To 25 Percent. Allow First-Year Deduction, Or "Expensing", Of Equipment And Technology Investments.

Expanding H1B visa program: For
Supports NAFTA in its current form.

No Child Left Behind:
Would not reauthorize NCLB without changes. (video)

No Child Left Behind:
Believes that although NCLB is not perfect, it is a good start and should not be repealed. (video)