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Biden unveils federal broadband stimulus projects

Dec. 17, 2009
Vice President Joe Biden is announcing the first $182 million in federal stimulus money for 18 projects to expand high-speed Internet networks in rural areas and other underserved communities. Biden spoke Thursday at a technologically-advanced manufacturing...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa