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Bigger, Faster, Louder; Broadband & Economic Growth

Held Tuesday, February 2, 2010

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WHAT: Bigger, Faster, Louder; Broadband & Economic Growth

WHEN: Tuesday, February 2, 2010

WHERE: U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Room SVC 215, United States Capitol, 100 Constitution Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002

DETAILS: This Idea Forum focused on why broadband investment should top the list of ingredients America needs to create jobs, spark innovation and grow the economy in the long term. We were joined for keynote remarks by Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and our panel was moderated by Neil Munro of The National Journal. Speakers included Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-5), Rob Atkinson, Founder & President of the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation, Steve Cook, Senior Vice President of High Speed Online Strategy & Web Services at Time Warner Cable, Howie Hodges, Senior Vice President for Government Affairs at One Economy, and Nicol Turner-Lee, Vice President & Director of Media & Technology Institute at the Joint Center for Political & Economic Studies.

LISTEN: Click here to download a free iTunes podcast of the event.

CLICK HERE to read the Press Release from the Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui.

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