The Global Pandemic toll now more than 101500 more than 1600000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus now as that number of new infections slows down and italy one of the worst hit countries is a leaning toward extending the lock down to early may this is to help ease that spread of the corona virus britains Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved out of the intensive care but he remains hospitalized for treatment of the coma 19 a spokesman said that he remains and good spirits well the u. K. Is actually considering a strategy to end the lockdown that would allow young adults to be the 1st to resume their normal everyday lives meanwhile in spain the country saw a decrease in its numbers on friday the country reported 605 deaths a 17 day low but in sweden they are refusing to walk down still restaurants and bars remain open sweden is following what were calling the herd immunity theyre letting people contract the virus as a. Chile while only protecting the most vulnerable the nordic country
A packed show for you today so lets go to. The Global Pandemic toll now more than 101500 more than 1600000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus now as that number of new infections slows down and italy one of the worst hit countries is the leaning toward extending the lock down to early may this is to help ease that spread of the corona virus britains Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved out of the intensive care but he remains hospitalized for treatment of the coven 19 a spokesman said that he remains and good spirits well the u. K. Is actually considering a strategy to end the lock down that would allow young adults to be the 1st to resume their normal everyday lives meanwhile in spain the country saw a decrease in its numbers on friday the country reported. 605 deaths a 17 day low but in sweden they are refusing at to lock down still restaurants and bars remain open sweden is following what were calling the herd immunity theyre letting people contract the virus essentially while onl
Good afternoon, everyone. If i could have your attention. I know youre all enjoyingour lunch. How is everyone doing . Good . Good. Really, really great day so far and a great morning. A lot of great speakers and we are so, soape and its been prey much a a filled room all day. We are very grateful. My name is lindsay, im an attorney and policy manager here at incompas. Im here to introduce the next panel. So our next panel will be reforming the universal service fund, which is everyones favorite topic. So its entitled reform of the universal service fund, how tied stable fund. So i would first like to introduce economist who is a principal at the bridal group who will explore a recent study on the best step for to stabilize the usf. And then followi presentation we are thrilled to have john hendel out politico here will moderate a discussion as as incoming president angie to further discuss with four. With that i will give the stage to you. ■j hello . Everyone. I know how will feel to
Americans are still without a reliable broadband connection. Closing this divide is a bipartisan priority and significant federal resources have been dedicated to this effort. Unfortunately, a problem that requires an efficient response is overwhelming and scattered federal funding response as Ronald Reagan said, the government is not the solution to the problem but is the problem. In may of 2022, the Government Accountability office found there were over 130 broadband programs across 15 federal Government Agencies. These programs, the broadband equity access created an Infrastructure Investment and jobs and missed 42. 45 billion. One of the Top Priorities is making sure these programs administered effectively so that money dedicated to closing the Digital Divide achieves its goal. The main concern about whether that will happen. Some of these programs including outside trade of regular order, there is no discussion of 42 billion is the right number or debate on how the program should
Statement. Thank you for the witnesses for being here today. Americans rely on Internet Connectivity for work, education, healthcare. Despite americans are still without a reliable broadband connection. Closing this divide is a resour have been dedicated , a problem requires an efficient response is overwhelming and said, the government is not the solution to the problem but is the problem. In may of 2022, the Government Accountability office found there were over 130 federal Government Agencies. These programs, the broadband equity access created an Infrastructure Investment and jobs and missed 42. 45 billion. One of the Top Priorities is making sure these programs administered effectively so that money dedicated to closing the Digital Divide achieves its goal. The main concern about whether that will happen. Some of these programs including outside trade of regular order, there is no discussion of 42 billion is the right number or debate on how the program should be administered. Ver