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General McChrystal resigns because he criticized the Obama Administration in an interview with rolling stone magazine.

Everyone should have easy access to broadband internet

From FCC Eyes Broadband For Indian Reservations 

Only 63 percent of all Americans have high-speed Internet connections. That's low compared with other countries. But when it comes to American Indians, the Federal Communications Commission estimates that fewer than 10 percent are connected. On Tuesday, the FCC announced the appointment of a special liaison to the American Indian community to oversee efforts to get broadband to reservations. (read more) 

Humboldt County, Calif. is home to the Karuk tribe. Many of the tribe's
members and others who live in the area have had to leave because of
the lack of, which often hinders business growth.

I use the Internet for several hours almost every single day. I have integrated into a lifestyle that commits a great number of hours of using the Internet to sustain. My job utilizes it many times over, every single minute of the workday. And after work, I use the Internet for many different reasons. I've never calculated it, but my best estimate would be about 10-12 hours per day is used on the Internet.

I love the Internet and all the opportunities and possibilities it continually grants to every individual who uses it. And to engage in these opportunities, I believe every child in the United States should have available broadband access to the Internet.