Mark Begich actually said...

Some Alaskan communities, including the entire island of Adak are on the brink of disaster because of the sever USF funding cuts established...

However, the reality is that given Alaska's geography, distance from the lower 48, and the very remote locations of small rural communities....

We need some ability, because at the end of the year, they will not be able to pay their RUS loans, and they will be out of business.

Is there a way, especially for very small carriers, because the waiver process cost is the same.