the 50% money rule for a second round of grants. government officials tell us they were forced to make tough decisions given the shear volume of applicants, some 2,200. and there is just not enough stimulus for all of the projects. the agencies did already fund 168 of them, but there is more than $5 billion yet to be distributed. the deadlines are fast approaching and due later this month. >> very important to some of the communities, just vital. >> broadband activity is a global economic indicator, and broadband access could super economic growth and improve health care and allow farmers to improve their productivity, and a recent survey show 46% of homes in rural areas do not have