Libraries shut out of broadband stimulus money?

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	Libraries shut out of broadband stimulus money?

arifsali

7-29-2009 3:35 PM

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arifsali says:

This is sad.

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7-29-2009 8:25 PM

Oortcloud

Our local libraries took a financial hit as well, which is too bad because the folks there offer a lot of programs for the kids.

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