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Introductions
Leroy Watson, Legislative Director, National Grange
Ed Luttrell, President, National Grange |
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Issue Focus #1
Developing a National Broadband Strategy that Includes Rural America
Mr. Bruce Mehlman, Co-Chair, Internet Innovation Alliance |
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Issue Focus #2
Retirement Security Challenges Facing Family Farmers and Rural Americans in an Uncertain Economic Environment
Mr. Al Coors, Director of Government Affairs, RetireSafe.org |
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Issue Focus #3
Expanding Option for Wireless "Lifeline" Telephone Service to Low Income Rural Americans
Ms. Maureen Thomspon-Senior Partner and Co-Founder of The Hastings Group |
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Issue Focus #4
Digital Television Transition Update: Less Than 30 Days to Go. Are We Ready?
Mr. Mike DiSerio, Director of Public Affairs & Marketing for the DTV Transition, National Association of Broadcasters |
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Issue Focus #5
Health Care Reform: Bridging the Health Care Gap in Farming and Rural Communities
Mr. Jeff Oldham, Deputy Vice President, Alliance Affordability and Access, PhRMA |
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Issue Focus #6
Impact of the Financial Crisis on Financing for Family Farmers and Rural Homeowners and the Response by the Federal Agricultural Mortgatge Corporation
Mr. Tom D. Stenson, Executive Vice President for Agricultural Finance
Ms. Mary K. Waters, Vice President - Corporate Relations/Farmer Mac |
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