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On the recordJanuary 27, 2010
So when we look at the criteria, I don't know whether you have prioritized within your levels of criteria, but will that remain a high priority or will it be the number of jobs created that is the highest priority?
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Murkowski questions the prioritization of criteria for broadband access.

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