Bucco, Paygo? I dunno. I doubt it. Part of the funding, a small part, was already written into the stimulus plan. There are suggestions of auctioning spectrums, something a techie would understand. I think, if it is adopted into law, we will see an increase in our telephone bills. There is an article discussing the issue in PC World if you're interested.

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscente...ats_in_it.html

When we moved to North Carolina about a year ago, I saw a public service announcement on television about free cell phones and free monthly minutes for people who qualified for certain government assistance. I was appalled and shocked. Of course, it is touted as something that is needed for elderly and poor so they can call 911.