On Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 10:30 AM (EST) The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation will receive testimony regarding the consumer benefits of broadband service in areas such as education, job opportunities, telemedicine, and access to government resources. link

See https://isoc-ny.org/?p=409 for webcast

Witnesses

Opening Remarks

Panel 1
Mr. Rey Ramsey
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
One Economy Corporation
Mr. Larry Cohen
President
Communications Workers of America
Mr. Jonathan Linkous
Executive Director
American Telemedicine Association
Dr. Mara Mayor
Board Member
AARP
Ms. Margaret Conroy
Missouri State Librarian
Mr. Gene Peltola
President and CEO
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation