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Date: Sep 16 2008 - 10:30am - 2:00pm
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Full Committee hearing on Why Broadband Matters, scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.
The Committee will receive testimony regarding the consumer benefits of broadband service in areas such as education, job opportunities, telemedicine, and access to government resources.
Why Broadband Matters
Full Committee
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Room 253, Russell Senate Office Building
Witnesses
Mr. Rey Ramsey
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
One Economy Corporation
Mr. Larry Cohen
President
Communications Workers of America
Mr. Jonathan Linkous
Executive Director
American Telemedicine Association
Dr. Mara Mayor
Board Member
AARP
Ms. Margaret Conroy
Missouri State Librarian
Mr. Gene Peltola
President and CEO
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
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