H.R. 1992, the Internet Equity and Education Act of 2001: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventh Congress, First Session, Hearing Held in Washington, DC, June 20, 2001, Volume 4U.S. Government Printing Office, 2002 - 195 pages |
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