. >> joining us in our conversation with rep bob goodlatte is gaurtham nagesh of "the hill" newspaper. >> you mentioned broadband stimulus grants. the president recently unveiled a new wireless plan in michigan aimed at doing the same thing, which is expanding broadband coverage. he really focused on rural areas. he talked to the 98% of americans targeted to be covered. i know it is going to take congressional action to get some of those measures. >> we should look at it carefully. oversight hearings should be held. in the energy and commerce committee, based upon not so much our internet jurisdiction, or internet -- or property jurisdiction, but from the competition standpoint. is it good to be done in a way that will encourage private- sector investors to rollout broadband? they have done the most and have the largest resources available. the government, given its difficult economic circumstances -- as you know, we are right now trying to close at $1.40 trillion deficit last year. 40% of what the government spent last year was borrowed against our children and grandchildren future.