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Doris Matsui: “This legislation acknowledges the critical role broadband plays in providing access to jobs, education, news, services…”

On the recordJune 1, 2015
This legislation acknowledges the critical role broadband plays in providing access to jobs, education, news, services, healthcare, and essential communication to low-income individuals.
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Doris Matsui
Democratic · California

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Matsui emphasizes the importance of broadband for low-income individuals.

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