04/16/2018
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"In 2009, the NTIA was tasked with administering $4 billion in grants to increase broadband access and adoption in underserved and unserved areas of the country."
"The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, or NTIA, has been instrumental in closing this digital divide and I am pleased to be here today to discuss how we can build upon their s..."
"In today's digital age, access to broadband internet is not a luxury. It is a great equalizer that gives millions of Americans the opportunity to pursue their education, find a job and achieve their d..."
"Since the expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, emergency departments around the nation including mine have seen a dramatic decrease in uninsured patients by 50 percent or more."