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Ever was employed at the fcc. We have a working group where we have to actually get to the conclusions about the administrative process reforms. We have got to do that so he can start writing is ordered in may so the order can come out out in june that establishes the new administrative processes and that also talks about how the fcc is going to be spending its money in the next cycle. In terms of general big picture for many many years the entire community that has benefited from the erate has understandably because of the constant culture wars has said just hold on to what we have got. That ...

I am proud to say theres no cable tv. That is a very difficult thing. Christie the first part of your question. How will that help the libraries that are the furthest behind . They are definitely focused on those libraries and there would be a way to determine. That way hasnt been figured out yet but there would be a way to determine which libraries desperately need to begin a Pilot Project to get that connectivity. Okay we want to keep our efforts here on time. We have a couple of other questions. There was one question are there any studies or experiencexperienc s of the low. Versus highspee...

That you want to submit. Ber who a staff mem will be picking up those questions after each panel. We will also have a chance for members of the audience and our virtual audience to pose questions. Ate is what we are looking with our first panel, the vision, what happens when we get it right. Examine why partnerships and investments in broadband make a difference. We will have a senior officer at the bill and Melinda Gates foundation. We are hoping to have the had of El Paso Public Library with us, but you had a family emergency. What we are excited to have clarence anthony, the executive direc...

20th Century Technology to 21st century highspeed Broadband Technology. Its a reallocation of resourcef resources are never easy and never pleasant but they are essential if we are to keep pushing forward. We are moving to broadband to the person at the library. Its not just an external connection but its how do you get using wifi to the individual in a library . We are bringing the application and administrative process into the 21st century as well by using the same kind of ride band tools and we are focusing on fiscal responsibility. The key is not just more money although if more money is ...

Thank you gentlemen. That was a great way to start. I will ask our panel number one to join me here on the odium. First of all i would like to say thank you very much to chairman wheeler and to tom for being with us. We are very honored. Were moving onto the Panel Discussion portion of our program. I want to remind everybody that this hearing is being live cast, and viewers are in courage to submit questions via twitter. We also have some cards on your chairs if you have questions that you want to submit. We have a staff member who will be picking up those questions fter each panel. We will al...