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FCC announces National broadband plan

Tuesday

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released its National Broadband Plan to Congress, a blueprint for how U.S. regulators will provide broadband internet access to the roughly 100 million Americans that don't currently have access to it. The national broadband plan was mandated by the Recovery Act, which provided $7.2 billion for broadband access in rural and underserved areas.

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Health Care Reconciliation Action Moves Forward In Congress

Health Care Reconciliation Action Moves Forward In Congress

Tuesday

Last night the House Budget Cmte. finished working on legislation that provided the groundwork for possible passage of a health care bill. The Budget Cmte. considered a series of motions that provide non-binding guidance to the Rules Committee requesting specific changes to the bill. The Rules Committee will meet mid-week on the bill and with a rule for debate on both the reconciliation bill and the Senate health care bill.
D0J's $29.2 billion FY2011 Budget Request goes before congress

D0J's $29.2 billion FY2011 Budget Request goes before congress

Tuesday

The House Appropriations Cmte. held a hearing on the proposed FY2011 Dept. of Justice budget. Atty. Gen. Eric Holder outlined efforts to increase support for national security and traditional law enforcement missions and renew focus on economic crime and financial fraud, while strengthening state, local and tribal public safety efforts.

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