Former Enron broadband chief sentenced to 16 months in prisonSeptember 30th, 2009 Ex-Enron broadband exec gets 16 months in prisonHOUSTON — The former chief executive of the failed Internet division of the former energy giant Enron Corp. has been sentenced to 16 months in prison.
Obama on Wednesday to announce $5 billion in stimulus funds for National Institutes of HealthSeptember 30th, 2009 Obama to announce $5 billion from stimulus for NIHWASHINGTON — The National Institutes of Health is getting $5 billion in economic stimulus funds to support research into cures for cancer and other diseases, and to create jobs. President Barack Obama was making the announcement Wednesday at the NIH campus in Bethesda, Md., with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius (seh-BEEL'-yuhs).
Broadband supporters: Rural, urban, mountain areas give Ohio unique shot at stimulus grantsSeptember 23rd, 2009 Rural, urban areas of Ohio seek broadband cashCOLUMBUS, Ohio — State broadband planners say Ohio's unique mix of rural, Appalachian and poor urban communities gives it a strong chance of securing federal stimulus dollars to pay for better Internet access. In the first round of bidding for $7.2 billion in grants, loans and loan guarantees, both in-state and out-of-state groups asked for millions to help underserved populations in the state get connected.
Where can you get broadband? US to spend more than $100 million to find outSeptember 12th, 2009 $100 million question: Where's broadband in US?WASHINGTON — The national stimulus package passed by Congress in February may have been too enthusiastic about spending money on one particular project: figuring out where broadband Internet access is available and how fast it is. The $787 billion stimulus bill championed by the Obama administration set aside up to $350 million to create a national broadband map that could guide policies aimed at expanding high-speed Internet access.
In race with cable, AT&T to offer discounts for wireless, Internet and TV bundlesAugust 24th, 2009 In race with cable, AT&T pushes discounted bundleNEW YORK — AT&T Inc. has started offering its first bundle discount for customers who combine its U-Verse TV service with wireless and broadband.
Mont. Public Service Commission leaders say Qwest should reconsider federal broadband moneyAugust 20th, 2009 Mont.: Qwest asked to reconsider Internet grantHELENA, Mont. — Public Service Commission leaders are asking Qwest to take another look at a federal grant aimed at bringing broadband Internet to underserved areas like rural Montana.
Phone and cable companies agree to hand over data for national broadband mapAugust 7th, 2009 Telco companies to provide data for broadband mapWASHINGTON — The country's biggest phone and cable companies have agreed to hand over information about their broadband networks to help the federal government produce a national map showing where high-speed Internet connections are available across the U.S. AT&T Inc., Verizon Communications Inc.
Save for the F-22, Democratic House funds Pentagon programs slated for terminationJuly 30th, 2009 House funds Pentagon programs set for terminationPresident Barack Obama recommended killing several high profile Pentagon programs in his 2010 budget. Here's how he fared in a defense funding bill passed by the House on Thursday:
F-22 fighter jet — After receiving $2.9 billion this year, the F-22 fighter jet was slated for elimination by Obama.
Education Department releases more stimulus dollars to help with tight state budgetsJuly 1st, 2009 Stimulus dollars released for schoolsWASHINGTON — Education Secretary Arne Duncan is releasing $2.7 billion in stimulus dollars earlier than planned to help states confront increasingly tighter budgets. Duncan said Wednesday he is distributing $2.7 billion to states that he had planned to distribute in October or November.
Biden announces program to expand broadband Internet access for rural areas at Pa. stopJuly 1st, 2009 Biden announces rural broadband funding in Pa.WATTSBURG, Pa. — Vice President Joe Biden outlined a $4.7 billion loan and grant program Wednesday to develop the infrastructure needed to deliver broadband, or high-speed, Internet access to areas that are underserved or without access.
Biden in W.Pa. to discuss broadband Internet access for rural areas as part of stimulus planJuly 1st, 2009 Biden in W.Pa. to discuss rural broadband accessERIE, Pa.
Survey: The old and poor sign up for broadband, narrowing gap with young and affluentJune 17th, 2009 Survey: The old and poor sign up for broadbandNEW YORK — Some groups that have lagged in signing up for high-speed Internet service, like the elderly, the poor and rural residents, have started to gain on those who have had a head start, according to a new survey. Those conclusions come as the government is set to decide how to spend $7.2 billion in stimulus money on expanding the availability of broadband.
Qwest Communications 1Q earnings rise 37 percent after cost cutsApril 29th, 2009 Qwest 1Q earnings rise 37 pct after cost cutsNEW YORK — First-quarter earnings at Qwest Communications International Inc. rose 37 percent, as the phone company was helped by cost-cutting and a lower tax rate.
Aide says Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will accept most federal stimulus fundsApril 29th, 2009 Aide says Palin will OK most stimulus fundsANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will sign bills accepting most of the federal stimulus funds available to the state, her spokeswoman said Tuesday.
Aide says Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will accept most federal stimulus fundsApril 29th, 2009 Aide says Gov. Palin will OK most stimulus fundsANCHORAGE, Alaska — A spokeswoman for Sarah Palin says the Alaska governor is going to accept most federal stimulus funds.
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