Only two Americans who have given away a billion dollars thus far have not signed on: Michael Dell and George Soros.

FORBES: Billion Dollar Givers: 23 Who Have Given Away $1 Billion Or More

The unit will be led by Lussier, and Carter George, executive director of Dell Storage Strategy, Taneja says.

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Even Doug O'Dell, former President George W. Bush's recovery coordinator, says the Obama administration's new vision appears to be turning things around.

WHITEHOUSE: 10/14/09: White House Press Briefing