The
USDA Rural Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program
Workshops
Agriculture
Secretary Ann M. Veneman today announced the selection of
Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grants totaling more
than $24.6 million, .
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Release
James
R. Newby was selected as the Assistant Administrator for
the Electric Program of the Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
on September 8, 2004. Mr. Newby is responsible for directing
and coordinating the activities pertaining to the rural electric
loan program of RUS.
Mr.
Newby's Biography
Agriculture
Secretary Veneman announced the approval of $405.5 million
for 16 loan applications to expand rural electric service
in 15 states.
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Release
Agriculture
Secretary Veneman announced the approval of nearly $80 million
in water and environmental programs loans and grants to assist
38 rural communities in 25 states in improving their water/wastewater
infrastructure.
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Release
Recipients List
Veneman
Highlights $141 Million In Community Infrastructure Investments
For Rural Minnesota
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman today was joined at the
State Capital by community leaders from several rural Minnesota
communities for an announcement of over $17.3 million in grants
and low-interest loans to assist with basic community water
and wastewater infrastructure in Minnesota.
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Release
Veneman
Announces Availability Of $9 Million In Broadband Grant Funds
The
Broadband Community Connect program is in its third year,
having already invested $21.3 million in grant funds to connect
essential services of police and fire protection, local government,
hospitals, libraries and schools to broadband service. Website
Agriculture
Secretary Veneman announced, as part of the Bush Administration's
effort to expand the availability of broadband technology
in rural areas, the approval of $18 million in broadband loans
for New Mexico, Oklahoma and New Hampshire.
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Release
President
George W. Bush views a demonstration of broadband and wireless
technologies at the Department of Commerce.
PRESIDENT'S
REMARKS ON HIS HIGH TECH INNOVATION AGENDA
President Bush on Thursday discussed his innovation agenda
which includes universal broadband availability.
President's
Remarks:
On
Thursday, Richard Russell, Senior Director for Technology,
discussed the President's "Innovation Agenda," which includes
universal broadband availability.
Ask
the White House - Richard Russell:
Agriculture
Secretary Ann M. Veneman today announced five regional rural
broadband funding workshops for assisting potential broadband
loan applicants with information and technical assistance
on how to apply for broadband infrastructure funding.
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Release
June
22-July 15, 2004:
USDA Rural Broadband Loan and Loan Guarantee Workshops (PDF)
Come to a FREE workshop and learn about the Rural Broadband
Loan and Loan Guarantee Program. See our Workshops
Brochure (PDF) for event locations and registration information.
Agriculture
Secretary Veneman announced, as part of the Bush Administration’s
effort to expand the availability of broadband technology
in rural areas, the approval of five rural
broadband telecommunication loans totaling $47 million
to expand access to advanced technology in five states.
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Release
Rural
Utilities Administrator Hilda Gay Legg talking about today's
broadband press release at the Farm Broadcasters Roundtable
in room 104A of the USDA Whitten Bldg.
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Release Recipients
List
Agriculture
Secretary Veneman announced $11 million in loans and grants
to Wyoming Valley Health Care System of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
to improve a telemedicine system serving Luzerne and Wyoming
Counties.
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