The Federal Communications Commission recognizes the need for making broadband expansion a technology priority for the United States.  Not only has it been proven expansion of broadband stimulates the economy, but in a time of such high unemployment the job creation will be a direct result as well.  This prioirty is especially adavantageous for our five state region because our rual parts of our states will gain much needed access.  Read More!  http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/13/business/media/13fcc.html