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CWA urges NTIA to focus on job creation

13 Apr, 2009

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13 Apr, 2009

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CWA urges NTIA to focus on job creation

The Communications Workers of America and the Speed Matters campaign urged the NTIA to make broadband investment that creates and preserves good jobs the highest priority of the broadband initiatives funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

CWA urges NTIA to focus on job creation

Smart Grid Could Save $950 billion over 12 years

06 Apr, 2009

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06 Apr, 2009

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Smart Grid Could Save $950 billion over 12 years

In a recent article, Telephony Online points out that applying Moore's Law to our nation's digital network and extending that network into new geographic areas could be a much-needed boost to our economy.

Smart Grid Could Save $950 billion over 12 years

U.S. falls to 17th in U.N. broadband rankings

06 Apr, 2009

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06 Apr, 2009

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U.S. falls to 17th in U.N. broadband rankings

In a report that ranked 154 countries on their advanced use of information and communications technology, the United States fell from 11th to 17th between 2002 and 2007.

U.S. falls to 17th in U.N. broadband rankings

Rep. Boucher holds hearing on broadband stimulus programs

06 Apr, 2009

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06 Apr, 2009

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Rep. Boucher holds hearing on broadband stimulus programs

The House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet held a hearing to examine issues surrounding the broadband programs created under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Thursday, April 2.

Rep. Boucher holds hearing on broadband stimulus programs

Telehealth network to link hundreds of hospitals in Midwest

02 Apr, 2009

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02 Apr, 2009

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Telehealth network to link hundreds of hospitals in Midwest

The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Rural Health Care Pilot Program (RHCPP) announced grants for five broadband telehealth networks - connecting hospitals in nine states on April 16. The program will also fund a sixth network in Alaska.

Telehealth network to link hundreds of hospitals in Midwest

High speed Internet will revolutionize civic engagement

27 Mar, 2009

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27 Mar, 2009

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High speed Internet will revolutionize civic engagement

President Obama continued to make history earlier this week when he launched Open for Questions - an online town hall that drew almost 100,000 participants and more than 3.5 million votes.

High speed Internet will revolutionize civic engagement