House Communications and Technology Subcommittee questions broadband programs and mentions a national broadband strategy

Broadband Breakfast reports

House Republicans repeatedly questioned Wednesday whether the federal government still needs roughly 130 programs supporting broadband access.

The issue surfaced throughout a hearing of the House Communications and Technology Subcommittee. Among the measures under discussion was the bipartisan PLAN for Broadband Act, which would require the executive branch to develop a national broadband strategy.

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Librarian who follows rural broadband in MN and good uses of new technology (blandinonbroadband.org), hosts a radio show on MN music (mostlyminnesota.com), supports people experiencing homelessness in Minnesota (elimstrongtowershelters.org) and helps with social justice issues through Women’s March MN.

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