House Cuts $302 Million from Broadband Stimulus

BroadbandBreakfast.com Staff, BroadbandBreakfast.com

WASHINGTON August 10, 2010- The House has voted to pass HR 1586, which primarily provides funding for states for education funding and Medicaid. In order to offset the costs of the new funds, $302 million will be rescinded from broadband stimulus funds. The Senate has already passed the legislation.

The vote passed 247-161.

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