Oversight of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Broadband


House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet
9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 2, 2009
2322 Rayburn House Office Building
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The hearing will examine efforts by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Rural Utilities Service to carry out the broadband programs established by the Recovery Act. The Subcommittee will also receive testimony from public sector and non-profit entities concerning the broadband programs.

Witness List

  • David Villano, Assistant Administrator, Telecommunications Program, Rural Development, Department of Agriculture
  • Mark Seifert, Senior Policy Advisor, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Department of Commerce
  • cott Deutchman, Acting Senior Legal Advisor, Federal Communications Commission
  • The Honorable Rachelle Chong, Commissioner, California Public Utilities Commission
  • Nicol Turner-Lee, Senior Vice President, External Affairs, One Economy Corporation
  • Brian R. Mefford, Chairman and CEO, Connected Nation
  • Jonathan Large, Dan River District Supervisor, Ararat, Virginia