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House Stimulus Proposal Contains Dollars for Rural Programs – Including $6 billion to expand broadband internet access

The outlines of the Obama Administration’s stimulus plan were revealed this week. The House Democrats’ proposal has money designated for several rural programs.

In particular, the proposal includes $6 billion to expand broadband internet access "so businesses in rural and other underserved areas can link up to the global economy."

Full Story: http://www.dailyyonder.com/house-stimulus-proposal-contains-dollars-rural-programs/2009/01/15/1849

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House committee recommends $6 billion in broadband grants

By Grant Gross , IDG News Service

A U.S. House of Representatives committee has recommended the U.S. government give out US$6 billion in grants for wireless and broadband roll-out in a $825 billion economic stimulus package to be considered in Congress.

The House Appropriations Committee’s recommendations, released Thursday, also include $20 billion for health IT programs and $650 million to buy more coupons for digital television converter boxes, as U.S. television stations are scheduled to switch to all-digital broadcasts on Feb. 17. A $1.3 billion fund for the coupons at the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) ran out of money earlier this month.

Full Story: http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/011509-house-committee-recommends-6-billion.html?page=1

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