Society at large requires an internet connection, " said Zach Leverenz, CEO of Connect2Compete, a national organization which joined with the FCC last week to roll out a nationwide initiative called "Everyone On.

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Either way, the race offers two fairly safe medals for the U.S. on a night when the Americans are likely to get two more in the women's 400-meter individual medley from Elizabeth Beisel and Caitlin Leverenz, though Australian Stephanie Rice should threaten as well.

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