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07/28/2020
Dems Weigh in on What’s Needed to Support Virtual Learning
Minority communities are being hit particularly hard by the pandemic, and FCC commish Geoffrey Starks and John B King Jr, former secretary of education under Obama, organized a panel Monday to explore what actions are needed from the FCC and Congress to close the digital divide in Latinx communities in particular.
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05/13/2020
Broadband Included in Relief Bill
In the House, Dems unveiled their massive coronavirus relief bill Tuesday. Dubbed the Heroes Act, it would provide $1.5bln immediately for online distance learning (schools/libraries could use the E-Rate program to purchase hotspots, connected devices, connectivity and related equipment).
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04/01/2020
USDA Working on Broadband Funds
The US Dept of Agriculture has extended the deadline to apply for round two of its Reconnect Pilot Program until April 15, citing the COVID-19 national emergency.
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03/31/2020
Telehealth Stimulus Money
Remember that $200mln set aside for telehealth in the $2 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill? FCC chmn Ajit Pai circulated an order Monday on how to spend it.
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03/27/2020
Breaking Down the Senate Coronavirus Stimulus Bill
The Senate unanimously passed a $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package late Wednesday and sent the bill—which offers relief to individuals, small business and large corporations—over to the House.
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03/11/2020
Expanding Broadband in Light of Covid-19
There was some talk of coronavirus at Tuesday’s Senate Appropriations hearing on the FCC’s FY21 budget.