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A national challenge for developers to build apps which help bridge the digital divide and provide better services for our communities. $100k in prizes!

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Joined January 2011
Review @FCC & @FEMA tip sheet on how to communicate during a natural disaster fcc.us/MMsNRJ #SANDY #Hurricane
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The power of tech to build a 21st century government kng.ht/TcFhSx #opengov #gov20 v @codeforamerica @knightmacon
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The Lifeline program helps low-income households get telephone service. Learn more and see if you’re eligible: 1.usa.gov/RUzGUv
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Remembering all those affected by 9/11, a day we will never forget.
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Review the #DevAcc event page: fcc.us/2daydevacc & learn about the workshops, who's coming, how to get involved, watch live & much more!
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Congrats to Presidential Innovation Fellows for @ProjectRFPEZ are @cjoh @silentrant & @AdamJacobBecker #Innovategov
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Approximately 19 million Americans still lack access to #Broadband according to the Eighth Broadband Progress Report fcc.us/8thbbandreport
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#Cramming is the practice of placing unauthorized, misleading or deceptive charges on a consumer's telephone bill fcc.us/crammingguide
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2013 @codeforamerica fellowships: calling developers, designers, researchers & more kng.ht/NoSAzH 7/29 deadline #gov20
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Welcome @TechGirls @FCC! We are very excited to hear about your different aspirations and experiences.
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Deadline approaching for @CodeforAmerica #Startup Accelerator. Apply by June 1: c4a.me/ISWmxx #gov20 #opengov ht @ezoehunt
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Watch Live: Open Commission Meeting on fcc.gov/live
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3/22- Communications Security, Reliability & Interoperability Council (CSRIC) Mtg. will be held, for more info: fcc.us/csricmtg2
On 3/16/2010 the @FCC National Broadband Plan was released! Happy 2 yr anniversary bit.ly/npb2yrs #gov20 #broadband
This week is National Consumer Protection week! Find out more information on events & which govt agencies are involved: ncpw.gov
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WONDER WOMEN! The Untold Story of American Superheroines. Watch the trailer for this #sxsw Documentary Spotlight film bit.ly/A0EMk3
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Checkout #DLDay coverage, review Chairman Genachowski's remarks, & download the Digital Textbook Playbook: fcc.us/dgttxtbk
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Happy National Digital Learning Day @DLDay2012! Don't miss Town Hall mtg 1PM w/ @FCC Chairman Genachowski & @ArneDuncan wpc.1806.edgecastcdn.net/001…
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It's #DLDay! Nearly 2 million students, 17K teachers, 38 states! Try something new to improve learning today! bit.ly/DLDay