[June 25, 2010] McCaskill to Hold Forum on Broadband Access in Rural Areas Senator Will Be Joined by Federal Communications Chairman Julius Genachowski Tweet (Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The office of Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., has issued the following news release: On Friday, U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill will hold a forum in Troy, MO to discuss the need for broadband internet access in rural Missouri and to review ongoing efforts to expand access. McCaskill will be joined by Federal Communications Chairman Julius Genachowski, who is attending at McCaskill's invitation, in gathering input from community leaders for whom broadband access is particularly important, including members of the education, emergency response and economic development communities. Those organizations that have applied for federal broadband grants to assist Missouri in expanding access were also invited to join the conversation. McCaskill is committed to making broadband internet access available to all Missourians, by providing the necessary resources, particularly to those in currently underserved rural areas. As a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, she believes that the expansion of broadband can strengthen Missouri communities, create economic opportunities, and improve standard of living across the state. In the past, she has fought to reform the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Broadband Loan and Loan Guarantee Program to better serve Missourians, and worked to include the expansion of broadband in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The event is open to members of the press. Friday, June 25, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. CT WHO: U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill WHAT: Rural Broadband Summit WHEN: Friday, June 25, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM CT WHERE: 1380 Boone Street Troy, Missouri 63379 TNS MJ88-JF78-100625-2885567 StaffFurigay (c) 2010 Targeted News Service [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]