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By MICHELLE LOCKE Associated Press Writer

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) -- America needs more computer workers -- a lot more.

That was the message from three Cabinet officials who unveiled strategies Monday for finding more technology-literate workers as the U.S. economy enters the information age.

Their proposals ranged from spending more on education and training grants to putting out a new message: It's hip to be high-tech.

"American minds really created the information age economy and American minds can continue to lead it if we nurture the immense talent pool here at home," said Education Secretary Richard Riley.

Or as Deputy Labor Secretary Kathryn O'Leary Higgins said with a smile, "We're from the federal government and we're here to help."

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