Stimulus

House Energy and Commerce Subcmte. Hearing on FCC Oversight

Thursday, September 17, 2009

In his first hearing since being confirmed, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski discussed plans to expand broadband. In the effort to reach underserved areas, $7.2 billion in stimulus funds have been set aside to develop a national broadband plan. Chairman Genachowski & several Commissioners are testifying on other FCC priorities before a House Energy and Commerce Subcmte.
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read BE: FCC gears up for massive initiative

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About the Series

The $787 Billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17th, 2009. Known as the economic stimulus law, it was passed to jumpstart the U.S. economy as well as to save and create more than 3.5 million jobs over the next two years.

Recovery Progress Report:
As of November 18, $297.1 billion of the $787 billion stimulus has been committed to states; $136.3 billion has been paid out.

This website contains news conferences, hearings and Congressional debates on the stimulus as well as links to government and watchdog groups who are tracking spending.

Resources

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