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Hello Team: Just minutes ago - -the House of Representative voted to approve the compromised Stimulus Bill approved by the Conference Committee. The Republican members of the House all rejected the legislation. Seven Democrats also lined up with the Republicans to vote against the Bill. The Senate will convene to vote on the bill - -they need 60 votes to carry this forward for passage. Please feel free to forward this message to those in your network and our partners. $6 Billion for Broadband Total $1.5 Billion for Rural - - -for grants & loans administered by the Rural Utilities Service mainly for small rural carriers $250 Million for broadband adoption (grants) $200 Million for grants for expanding public computer center capacity, including community colleges/ libraries $350 Million for grants to map broadband coverage (available for States in partnership with outside organizations Next week, I'll have a more detailed analysis of the FULL bill for review.