One of the FCC's biggest new policy sticks involves the «Connect America Fund,» through which federal subsidies are given to companies that bring broadband to
rural homes and businesses.
Companies receiving federal subsidies for connecting
rural homes and businesses would now be required to offer competitive rates to schools and libraries in their service areas.
Not exact matches
Shadow First Secretary of State, Shadow Secretary of State for
Business, Innovation
and Skills Angela Eagle MP Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer John McDonnell MP Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Seema Malhotra MP Shadow
Home Secretary Andy Burnham MP Shadow Foreign Secretary Hilary Benn MP Opposition Chief Whip Rosie Winterton MP Shadow Secretary of State for Health Heidi Alexander MP Shadow Secretary of State for Education Lucy Powell MP Shadow Secretary of State for Work
and Pensions Owen Smith MP Shadow Secretary of State for Defence Maria Eagle MP Shadow Lord Chancellor, Shadow Secretary of State for Justice Lord Falconer of Thoroton Shadow Secretary of State for Communities
and Local Government, Shadow Minister for the Constitutional Convention Jon Trickett MP Shadow Secretary of State for Energy
and Climate Change Lisa Nandy MP Shadow Leader of the House of Commons Chris Bryant MP Shadow Secretary of State for Transport Lilian Greenwood MP Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Vernon Coaker MP Shadow Secretary of State for International Development Diane Abbott MP Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray MP Shadow Secretary of State for Wales Nia Griffith MP Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food
and Rural Affairs Kerry McCarthy MP Shadow Minister for Women
and Equalities Kate Green MP Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media
and Sport Michael Dugher MP Shadow Minister for Young People
and Voter Registration Gloria De Piero MP Shadow Minister for Mental Health Luciana Berger MP Shadow Leader of the House of Lords Baroness Smith of Basildon Lords Chief Whip Lord Bassam of Brighton Shadow Attorney General Catherine McKinnell MP Shadow Minister without Portfolio Jonathan Ashworth MP Shadow Minister for Housing
and Planning John Healey MP
Prime Minister: David Cameron Deputy PM & First Secretary of State: William Hague Chancellor of the Exchequer: George Osborne Leader of the Commons: Ken Clarke
Home Secretary: David Davis Foreign Secretary: Sir Malcolm Rifkind
Business & Employment Secretary: John Redwood Communities & Social Justice Secretary: Iain Duncan Smith Cabinet Office Minister: Francis Maude Defence Secretary: Dr Liam Fox Environment
and Energy Secretary: Oliver Letwin Leader of the Lords: Lord Strathclyde Nations Secretary: Lord Trimble Education Secretary: Michael Gove Health Secretary: Chris Grayling Women & Equalities Secretary: Theresa May Pensions & Welfare Reform Secretary: David Willetts Trade & International Development Secretary: Alan Duncan Justice Secretary & Lord Chancellor: Dominic Greive Transport Secretary: Damian Green Farming, Food &
Rural Affairs Secretary: Nick Herbert Housing & Local Government Secretary: Philip Hammond Culture Secretary: Julie Kirkbride
In practice, cities with dense populations
and high economic values benefit, while
rural areas with fewer
homes and businesses do not.
GRID Alternatives» International Program addresses a critical energy access gap in
rural communities in Nicaragua
and Nepal by bringing solar power to schools, health clinics,
homes, farms
and small
businesses.
Rural businesses involve
homes and livelihoods, not just jobs.