$6 Billion Proposal For High-Speed Internet Grants

witherstaff writes "House Democrats have proposed $6 billion in Internet investmentsas part of a sweeping economic stimulus bill that the full House is expected to vote on next week. The $6 billion is considered a down payment on efforts Obama will make in this area over the next several years. Of course let's not forget the $200 billion broadband scandal that the large telecommunication companies have been paid but never delivered on."

Full House

[suffix tree monkey]

Full House, eh? Three Democrats and two Republicans?

Re:And the oversight?

[JimboFBX]

Thanks Obama, we understand your need to be anon!

Re:Subject

[Snufu]

Telcos: "May we see your six billion dollar bill?"
Obama: Ah-ah, you see with your eyes, not with your hands."
FCC stooge: (whispering) "I think we can trust the telcos, Mr. President."
The president hesitates, then gives the bill the telcos.
Obama: "Now give it back."
Telcos: "Give what back?"

No scandal?

[Anonymous Coward]

Of course let's not forget the $200 billion broadband scandal that the large telecommunication companies have been paid but never delivered on.

So... you say they got paid 200 billion bucks for a scandal but didn't actually deliver one?

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[Smooth and Shiny]

Fool me once shame on.. shame on you... eh.. um.. a fooled man can't get fooled again.