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    <title>NATOA: News &amp; Press Releases</title>
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    <title>Details on Libby Beaty's Memorial Service</title>
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    <published>2009-06-18T16:44:06Z</published>
    <updated>2009-06-25T17:22:07Z</updated>

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    <title>NATOA Mourns the Loss of Our Beloved Executive Director, Libby Beaty</title>
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    <published>2009-06-15T16:48:33Z</published>
    <updated>2009-06-16T18:06:11Z</updated>

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<entry>
    <title>NATOA, 17 Other Supporters, File Comprehensive National Broadband Comments with FCC</title>
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    <published>2009-06-09T02:46:57Z</published>
    <updated>2009-06-09T13:34:37Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[NATOA, joined by 17 other forward-thinking partners, has filed expansive and comprehensive comments regarding the creation of a National Broadband Plan with the Federal Communications Commission.&nbsp; These comments represent a vision of what America's broadband future can become by adopting...]]></summary>
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        NATOA, joined by 17 other forward-thinking partners, has filed expansive and comprehensive comments regarding the creation of a National Broadband Plan with the Federal Communications Commission.&amp;nbsp; These comments represent a vision of what America's broadband future can become by adopting...
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<entry>
    <title>NATOA Announces Call for Nominations for Community Broadband Awards</title>
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    <published>2009-06-08T17:22:29Z</published>
    <updated>2009-06-08T17:35:48Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[ Throughout the United States, numerous exceptional leaders in government, business, organization and the community are serving as champions of local interests and needs in broadband and technology. NATOA's Community Broadband Awards annually recognize these efforts and achievements. &nbsp;The Community...]]></summary>
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         Throughout the United States, numerous exceptional leaders in government, business, organization and the community are serving as champions of local interests and needs in broadband and technology. NATOA's Community Broadband Awards annually recognize these efforts and achievements. &amp;nbsp;The Community...
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    <title>New NATOA Publication Available: Local Government Official's e-Guide to Communications Facilities Siting</title>
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    <published>2009-05-22T18:18:09Z</published>
    <updated>2009-06-05T13:08:36Z</updated>

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<entry>
    <title>NATOA Spring Conference an Industry Success</title>
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    <published>2009-05-21T18:25:30Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-21T18:29:12Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[ Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Alexandria, VA. (May 21, 2009)&nbsp;&nbsp; —...]]></summary>
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<entry>
    <title>NATOA Journal Goes Green!  Welcome to NATOA's new electronic Journal.</title>
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    <published>2009-04-28T14:51:06Z</published>
    <updated>2009-04-28T15:05:07Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[NATOA's quarterly publication, The Journal, is now available in a user-friendly, electronic format.&nbsp; To access The Journal from the NATOA Homepage, select NATOA Publications from the Resources tab or click here.&nbsp; This electronic version of The Journal will replace the...]]></summary>
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        NATOA's quarterly publication, The Journal, is now available in a user-friendly, electronic format.&amp;nbsp; To access The Journal from the NATOA Homepage, select NATOA Publications from the Resources tab or click here.&amp;nbsp; This electronic version of The Journal will replace the...
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    <title>NATOA Announces Upcoming Publication of Local Government Officials e-Guide to Communications Facilities Siting</title>
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    <published>2009-04-23T15:55:33Z</published>
    <updated>2009-05-22T18:30:09Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[This e-guide will be available in mid-May.&nbsp; NATOA members receive DISCOUNTED rates!&nbsp; CLICK HERE to order your copy today. (Members: $50; Non-members: $100) Advertising and Consultancy listings are now available for purchase! (Hurry: Deadline to submit materials and payment is...]]></summary>
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        This e-guide will be available in mid-May.&amp;nbsp; NATOA members receive DISCOUNTED rates!&amp;nbsp; CLICK HERE to order your copy today. (Members: $50; Non-members: $100) Advertising and Consultancy listings are now available for purchase! (Hurry: Deadline to submit materials and payment is...
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    <title>NATOA Leads Over 130 Others in Filing Comments with NTIA &amp; RUS on Broadband Grant Program</title>
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    <published>2009-04-10T18:55:42Z</published>
    <updated>2009-04-23T18:10:27Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[NATOA lead 130 communities and organizations in filing comprehensive comments in response to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's Request for Information on how to implement the broadband grant program created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.&nbsp;...]]></summary>
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        NATOA lead 130 communities and organizations in filing comprehensive comments in response to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's Request for Information on how to implement the broadband grant program created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.&amp;nbsp;...
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    <title>NATOA, NACO File Comments Discussing Rural Broadband Strategy</title>
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    <published>2009-03-25T20:26:34Z</published>
    <updated>2009-03-25T20:38:53Z</updated>

    <summary>NATOA, joined by the National Association of Counties (NACo), has filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission discussing issues the Commission should consider in crafting a rural broadband strategy....</summary>
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        NATOA, joined by the National Association of Counties (NACo), has filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission discussing issues the Commission should consider in crafting a rural broadband strategy....
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<entry>
    <title>NATOA, NLC, NACO, USCM File Comments Supporting PEG</title>
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    <published>2009-03-09T20:04:38Z</published>
    <updated>2009-03-09T20:23:20Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[NATOA, joined by the National League of Cities, the National Association of Counties, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors, filed comments supporting three petitions for declaratory ruling at the FCC dealing with discriminatory treatment of PEG channels.&nbsp;...]]></summary>
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        <name>NATOA</name>
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        NATOA, joined by the National League of Cities, the National Association of Counties, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors, filed comments supporting three petitions for declaratory ruling at the FCC dealing with discriminatory treatment of PEG channels.&amp;nbsp;...
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<entry>
    <title>NATOA Files Amicus Brief in Support of Community Broadband</title>
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    <id>tag:www.natoa.org,2009://6.302</id>

    <published>2009-01-22T19:26:50Z</published>
    <updated>2009-02-27T02:12:03Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[ Consistent with its long-standing support of community broadband, and its current Broadband Principles and other initiatives, NATOA filed an Amicus Brief before the Minnesota Court of Appeals in the case of Bridgewater Telephone Company, Inc. v. City of Monticello.&nbsp;...]]></summary>
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         Consistent with its long-standing support of community broadband, and its current Broadband Principles and other initiatives, NATOA filed an Amicus Brief before the Minnesota Court of Appeals in the case of Bridgewater Telephone Company, Inc. v. City of Monticello.&amp;nbsp;...
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<entry>
    <title>Local Governments Express Support for Broadband Provisions of Economic Stimulus Plan</title>
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    <id>tag:www.natoa.org,2009://6.300</id>

    <published>2009-01-22T07:29:14Z</published>
    <updated>2009-01-23T16:36:48Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[ In a letter to Congressional Leadership, NATOA has indicated its appreciation and support for the broadband provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.&nbsp; The letter, addressed to Senators Reid and McConnell, Speaker Pelosi and Representative Boehner,...]]></summary>
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        <name>NATOA</name>
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         In a letter to Congressional Leadership, NATOA has indicated its appreciation and support for the broadband provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.&amp;nbsp; The letter, addressed to Senators Reid and McConnell, Speaker Pelosi and Representative Boehner,...
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<entry>
    <title>Don't Miss Out - Register Now for NATOA 2009 Spring Conference </title>
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    <published>2009-01-16T12:39:39Z</published>
    <updated>2009-02-27T02:16:12Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[Registration is now open for NATOA’s 2009 Spring Conference!&nbsp; Join us May 18 - 19, 2009 at the Liaison Capitol Hill in Washington, DC to learn, share, and take home the tools you need to ensure success for your community.&nbsp;...]]></summary>
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        Registration is now open for NATOA’s 2009 Spring Conference!&amp;nbsp; Join us May 18 - 19, 2009 at the Liaison Capitol Hill in Washington, DC to learn, share, and take home the tools you need to ensure success for your community.&amp;nbsp;...
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<entry>
    <title>NATOA to Speak at State of the Net Conference</title>
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    <published>2009-01-13T17:01:13Z</published>
    <updated>2009-01-13T03:00:30Z</updated>

    <summary> Washington, DC – NATOA Board Member, Ms. Joanne Hovis, will speak today at the State of the Net Preconference “Strategies for Investing in and Benefiting from America’s Broadband Infrastructure” hosted by the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee at the...</summary>
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         Washington, DC – NATOA Board Member, Ms. Joanne Hovis, will speak today at the State of the Net Preconference “Strategies for Investing in and Benefiting from America’s Broadband Infrastructure” hosted by the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee at the...
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