The Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet met to review investments in technology and education that are being made in the United States on the federal, state, and local and private sector levels. Presiding was Representative Fred Upton (chairman). Members present included Representatives Upton, Gillmor, Shimkus, Wilson, David, Terry, Tauzin (ex officio), Markey, Rush, Eshoo, Engel, Green, McCarthy, Luther, and Sawyer. Prepared Statements are given from Representatives Sawyer (Ohio), Largent (Oklahoma), Cubin (Wyoming), Rush (Illinois), Eshoo (California), Engel (New York), Green (Texas), Luther (Minnesota), and Dingell (Michigan). Testimony statements are provided from: Kate L. Moore, President, Schools and Libraries Division, Universal Service Administration Company; David A. Spencer, President and CEO, Michigan Virtual University; Daniel A. Domench, Division Superintendent, Fairfax County Public Schools; Sister Dale McDonald, Director of Public Policy and Educational Research, National Catholic Education Association; Judith A. McHale, President and Chief Operating Officer, Discovery Communications, Inc.; Hal Krisbergh, Chairman and CEO, Worldgate Communications, Wish TV; Rae Grad, Jennifer House, Vice President of Strategic Relations, Classroom Connect, Inc.; and Emlyn H. Koster, President and CEO, Library Science Center, Liberty State Park. Material (prepared statements) is submitted for the record by: Advanced TelCom Group, Inc.; David C. Ruberg, President and CEO, Intermedia Communications, Inc.; and Winstar. (AEF)