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Been at the margins of new technologies when they are introduced. Today, as Broadband Internet brings expanded opportunities in health care, education, and civic participation, projects like this one here in San Francisco are critical to making sure that all communities have access to life changing technologies. [applause] highspeed Internet Connections make it possible for patients in rural areas to consult with medical specialists who are hundreds of miles away, for students to take online cla...

When i was 2, i was diagnosed with a really rare cancer called acute myelogenous leukemia, also known as a. M. L. Only a transplant of bone marrow could save caroline. And only a transplant from someone whose bone marrow was a Perfect Match with hers. The bestcase scenario for a match was a sibling, and im carolines only full sibling, and i was a Perfect Match. The transplant from her big sister worked. Caroline has been in remission that means no cancer for 11 years. And because of all of that,...

Of us to be able to connect with our families and with our communities. For americans living with disabilities, many of whom are also aging americans, broadband and Commuters Computers can provide even more critical tools for health and wellness. They allow someone with a speech impairment to email her doctor, a person who is Mobility Limited to its in glasses classes online, and for someone else to work at home. 29 of people with disabilities would join the work force if telecommuting were actu...

Members of our community. This needs to go well beyond health care. It includes the availability of private housing, employment, education, meaningful relationships, as well as social participation. In addition, we will be working with the centers for medicare and Medicaid Services to develop, refine, and strengthen policies that promote independent living among all populations, especially those served by medicaid. We would also look with cms to promote home and communitybased services and suppo...

Impairment to email her doctor, a person who is Mobility Limited to its in glasses classes online, and for someone else to work at home. 29 of people with disabilities would join the work force if telecommuting were actually a viable option for them. Before working at home, however, broadband is now a necessity for anyone searching for a job. Many job openings are only posted online. About 80 of fortune 500 companies only accept job applications online. And about 60 of working americans use the ...

Schieffer it wouldnt be summer without a scandal or two and well get analysis on the latest in the Anthony Weiner saga from gather, dee dee myers, and michael gerson, columnist for the washington post. Sports columnist Bob Nightengale of usa today and bill rhoden of the New York Times are here with the latest on the baseball steroid scandal. And well have a report from seth doane, whos just winding up a visit to north korea on the 60th anniversary on the end of the korean war. Spies, scandals, a...

Programs throughout the country. Several of these also focus on older americans, and virtually all are providing public workstations equipped for people with disabilities. [applause] collectively, the result of this work in San Francisco and in the city and cities and states across the country, will create templates for success that organizations around the rest of the country can replicate in order to help their communities move online. And getting communities online is the reason that we are s...

We set up the computer in our kitchen, and they set it up in their dining room but they instructed my husband and me as we tried to make one of their favorite meals. And they kind of scoffed when we were beating the dough too much and smiled when we had an almost round 40 a. For us, it is a the best way to connect because they live very far away and we do not get to see the mother rise. It is an important way for all of us to be able to connect with our families and with our communities. For ame...

About 76 in oakland with some sun along the coast. Midand upper 60s. So really kind of a mild day along the shoreline. Inland we have a few 90s returning for the livermore valley, the delta. Upper 80s around the San Ramon Valley with plenty of sunshine. We will introduce more clouds. A slight chance of showers over the Holiday Weekend. Katie. Lisa, thank you. Breaking news out of oakland where a person was killed in a shooting at a club early this morning. It happened just before 1 30 at club an...

The numbers to use you can also reach us on twitter. We are cspanwj. We have posted the question this morning on facebook. You can always email us at journal cspan. Org. We will get to your phone calls momentarily. Go ahead and dial in. We are talking about Immigration Reform and Economic Growth. In cq weekly, they talk about the program called either a fight which is part everify which is part of the senate legislation. They write we will pull back and show you also a graphic look at who is usi...