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The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act appropriated $7.2 billion for the Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) and the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) to expand broadband access and adoption in communities across the U.S., which will increase jobs, spur investments in technology and infrastructure, and provide long-term economic benefits. VTel was awarded two grants under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, with the purpose of expanding, and promoting, broadband in rural areas. Vermont Broadband Enhanced Learning Link VTel adheres to the principles contained in the FCC's Internet Policy Statement (FCC 05-151, adopted August 5, 2005) or any subsequent ruling or statement. |