. >> host: rey ramsey, what is tech net? >> guest: tech net is a bipartisan political and policy organization that's been around for about 15 years, and be our whole focus is to move an innovation agenda across the country. >> host: who -- which companies are members of technet? >> guest: i'd say we've got a nice list of good companies, large and small, from the silicon valley to boston to texas, so, you know, some of the names that you would hear of, that you would know of from microsoft, google, cisco, intel, but also companies like autodesk, a nice mix of companies. >> host: what is a technology policy? >> guest: technology policy is really all about technology-driven innovation. and so all the way from education to biomedical to social innovation, things that use technology. those are the things that get our attention. >> host: so specifically when we talk about issues, let's say net neutrality. what is it that technet does when it comes to net neutrality? >> guest: well, we take a position, and we get in the game of pol

. >> rey ramsey, what is technet? >> it is a bipartisan political and policy organization that has been around for about 15 years. our hope is to move and innovation agenda across the country. >> which companies are members of technet? >> i would say we have a nice list of good companies, large and small, from silicon valley to boston and texas. some you would know of from microsoft, google, intel, but also companies in boston, and an ice mix of companies. >> what is a technology policy? >> technology policy is all about technology driven innovation. all the way from education to biomedical to social innovation, things that used technology. those are the things that get our attention. >> so specifically when we talk about issues, let's say net neutrality, what is it that technet does when it comes to net neutrality? >> we take a position and we get in the game of policy. the game of policy can be messy sometimes, so we try to reach a consensus among companies. we try to work with companies that are not even part of te

technology policies directly affect high-tech companies, including taxes, broadbent, and -- with rey ramsey. >> this morning, a political round table with politico's round table with politico's glenn thrush and lisa mascaro

. >> tonight on "the communicators," rey ramsey, president and ceo of technet. that is 8:00 p.m.astern on c- span2. >> the cs an effort to provide coverage of politics, public affairs, nonfiction books -- the c-span networks provide coverage of politics, public affairs, and nonfiction books. you can find our content any time through the c-span video library. we take c-span on the road with our digital bus local content vehicle, bringing our resources to your community. it is washington, your way. the c-span network is available in more than 100 million homes. c-span -- greeted by cable, provided as a public service. -- created by cable, provided as a public service. "washington journal,"" continue. host: we're joined by glenn thrush and lisa mascaro. lisa, walk us through what to expect on the opening day of this 112th congress. guest: it is going to be a new era in washington. we have a divided congress for the first time under the obama administration. we have a large republican majority in the house, a large number of newcomers who were voted in with the support of the tea par

with rey ramsey, president and ceo of technet.he 112th congress gavels in this wednesday with both the house and the senate coming in at noon eastern. the house will elect a new speaker, john boehner. the new house is made up of 242 republicans and 193 democrats. live coverage on c-span. and in the senate, alive quorum to bring all senators to the floor for the swearing in of the newly elected senators. democrats and independents will hold 53 seats, republicans 47. the senate is live >> now, courtesy of canadian television, an interview with canadian prime minister stephen harper. topics include the economy, u.s.-canada relations, and afghanistan. stephen harper, the leader of the conservative party in canada, has served as prime minister since 2006. this is about 45 minutes. >> the following is a ctv news special presentation. conversation with the prime minister. >> canada is emerging from this recession in a strong position. canadians solutions are leading the way globally. it is not enough for nations to make promises. we must

. >> host: rey ramsey it is ceo and remains chairman of one economy. thank you for being our guests. >> guest: good to be here, thank you. >> 112 congress gavels in wednesday with the swearing in of members, the election of a new house speaker and a vote on new rules. watch live starting at 7:00 a.m. eastern on "washington journal."