On the recordSeptember 19, 2023
We need an additional $3.08 billion to fully take that equipment out securely.
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congress.govWe need an additional $3.08 billion to fully take that equipment out securely.
Rosenworcel requests more funding to replace insecure equipment in communications networks.
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