Prominent high-tech industry lobbyist will be nominated by Presid...

Prominent high-tech industry lobbyist will be nominated by President Bush to be Commerce Dept. undersecy. of technology, White House said Tues. Phillip Bond is dir. of federal public policy for Hewlett-Packard, and previously was senior vp-govt. affairs for Information Technology Industry Council (ITIC). He spent 5 years as chief of staff to Rep. Dunn (R-Wash.) and also worked in legislative affairs for Vice President Cheney when he was Secy. of Defense. Bond’s nomination was praised by members of TechNet, lobbying group with which Bond has been active. “The administration has tapped someone who has strong credentials in the technology community,” said TechNet CEO Rick White. Microsoft COO Bob Herbold said Bond “combines solid experience in our fast- moving industry with an insider’s knowledge of Washington, D.C.,” while Cisco Systems Senior Vp-Corporate Affairs Dan Schneinman said “this is a big win for the Administration and the technology industry.”