WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet will hold a field hearing on Monday, August 19, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in Little Rock, Arkansas, entitled, “Connecting Urban and Rural America: The State of Communications on the Ground”. Testimony will focus on the state of communications in Arkansas, including issues facing telecommunications and media companies that provide service in the state. In addition, the hearing will focus on how broadband can improve consumer welfare by expanding opportunity and access to services like telemedicine, education and business development.
Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid or
service should call Anne Hill at 202-224-4936 at least three business days in
advance of the hearing date.
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Opening Remarks
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Jessica Rosenworcel
Testimony
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Sam Walls
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Michael Manley
Director of OutreachUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Center for Distance Health -
Lang Zimmerman
Vice PresidentYelcot Communications and Commissioner, Arkansas Economic Development Commission -
David L. Merrifield
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Susan Harriman
Member, Fast Access for Students, Teachers and Economic Results (FASTER)Director of Policy and Special Projects, Arkansas Department of Education -
Jeffery Hall
Witness Panel 2
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Dean Kurtz
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L. Elizabeth Bowles
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Greg Ashcraft
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John Strode
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Steven Sanders
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Edward Drilling
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Jeff R. Gardner
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David Russell
Witness Panel 3
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LaDawn Fuhr
Regional Manager, Community & Government RelationsMid-South Region, Suddenlink Communications -
Doug Krile
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Allen Weatherly
Arkansas Educational Television Network: AETN -
Len Pitcock
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Mike Wilson