Obama details recovery plan but short on broadband goals

26.01.2009

"To lower health care cost, cut medical errors, and improve care, we’ll computerize the nation’s health record in five years, saving billions of dollars in health care costs and countless lives," he said.

But on one aspect of the recovery plan -- expanding broadband access -- he offered no concrete goals and a issued by the White House doesn't mention the word "broadband" once..

The broadband expansion is part of the infrastructure portion of the plan that will also invest in the road network, mass transit, ports and emergency communications system for law enforcement.

"It means expanding broadband access to millions of Americans, so business can compete on a level-playing field, wherever they’re located," he said without offering any goals.

Obama pledged to spend at least 75 percent of the package in the first 18 months after the legislation is enacted and for all spending to be transparent and detailed in a .