Durbin Introduces the Connected Nation Act to Improve Internet Access

26 Apr, 2007

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26 Apr, 2007

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Durbin Introduces the Connected Nation Act to Improve Internet Access

In a sign that lawmakers are starting to develop national policies to support the buildout of affordable, high-speed internet access, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) is introducing the Connected Nation Act of 2007.

Durbin Introduces the Connected Nation Act to Improve Internet Access

U.S. House Gets Moving on "Innovation Agenda"

26 Apr, 2007

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26 Apr, 2007

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U.S. House Gets Moving on "Innovation Agenda"

Encouraging signs are coming from Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who has announced her intention to move forward on a set of programs called the "Innovation Agenda."

U.S. House Gets Moving on "Innovation Agenda"

Technology needed to bring communities into the future

25 Apr, 2007

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25 Apr, 2007

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Technology needed to bring communities into the future

Residents of small communities in central Pennsylvania are struggling to catch up with the advancement of technology all around them.

Technology needed to bring communities into the future

U.S. Falls Further Behind in High Speed Internet Access

24 Apr, 2007

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24 Apr, 2007

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U.S. Falls Further Behind in High Speed Internet Access

The United States leads the world in so many economic categories, it's easy to take our global dominance for granted. But a report released this week by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) shows there's at least one area where the U.S. is seriously lagging: high speed internet access.

U.S. Falls Further Behind in High Speed Internet Access

Classroom lectures now available online

23 Apr, 2007

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23 Apr, 2007

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Classroom lectures now available online

Students and teachers at the University of Alabama have a reason to relax. Technology is now available to digitally record entire classroom lectures, which are then posted online for students to view. The program, Tegrity, allows teachers to record their lecture, including any PowerPoint slides, online material, and group discussions. So long as high speed internet access is available, students and teachers could both benefit from this new technology.

Classroom lectures now available online

FCC Investigates High-Speed Internet Deployment

19 Apr, 2007

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19 Apr, 2007

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FCC Investigates High-Speed Internet Deployment

Are we deploying high-speed Internet access as fast as we should? That's what the FCC wants to know.

FCC Investigates High-Speed Internet Deployment

John Edwards Brings Rural Internet Access to the National Stage

19 Apr, 2007

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19 Apr, 2007

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John Edwards Brings Rural Internet Access to the National Stage

Earlier this week, John Edwards announced a plan to spur development in America's rural areas. The details of his plan show that he understands the major role technology--especially high speed internet--must play in revitalizing the economies in rural America.

John Edwards Brings Rural Internet Access to the National Stage

High Speed Internet Access: Not Child's Play

18 Apr, 2007

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18 Apr, 2007

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High Speed Internet Access: Not Child's Play

The Children's Partnership has published a fascinating new issue brief about the importance of high speed internet access for our country's 73 million children.

High Speed Internet Access: Not Child's Play