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Organized by grief stricken family and friends. She had just finished studying for a test when a car struck her on her way home from the campus library. New at 10 00, ktvus amber lee is live in livermore where shes been learning about this first young woman with a zest for life and circumstances that have left her brain dead, amber. Reporter julie, the 21year Old College Student graduated from Grenada High School three years ago. She was a popular member of the cheer team. Tonight her former teammate held a tribute. Theres no words that can really describe how were feeling. Reporter it was a s...

He discovered for the administration is the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program or btop. This program was established in 2009 by the american reinvestment and recovery act and is administered by ntia. We have nearly 4 billion invested in roughly 230 projects across the country, all aimed at expanding Broadband Access and adoption in the country. And i want to tell you a little bit about the programs and then tell you about why we care so much about this issue. So, we have the btop for infrastructure projects. These are building Broadband Networks in areas that are currently underserved....

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 support. Last but not least, i will be remiss if i forget to mention that may is also the time of the year when communities across ...

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 classes and universities across the country, and for governments to deliver services more efficiently a...

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 actually a viable option for them. Before working at home, however, broadband is now a necessity for any...