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	<title>The Institutional Network (I-Net)</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ An advanced fiber based communications network connecting government, educational and community institutions.  The MHCRC facilitates partnerships, pursues network assets under the franchise and participates in network planning.<br> ]]></description>
	
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	<title>Grant Program</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:39:27 PDT</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The MHCRC is the grant-making body for the Community Access Capital Grant program which provides funds for technology projects to community organizations, libraries, educational institutions and local government agencies throughout Multnomah County.<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>Consumer Protection</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:38:49 PDT</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The MHCRC strives to ensure that local cable companies comply with cable customer service standards and franchise requirements at all times.<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>Community Media</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:38:11 PDT</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The MHCRC, through the cable fanchise agreements, requires cable companies to set aside channels on the cable network for public, education and government (PEG) use.<br>]]></description>
	
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	<title>Cable Regulation</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:36:35 PDT</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Cable companies using public property to build and operate their businesses must receive a cable services franchise agreement which includes certain public benefit obligations, safeguards and requirements.<br>]]></description>
	
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