Robert Wexler: “I rise in support of H.R. 1542. H.R. 1542 presents an opportunity to take a major step toward bringing affordable…”

“I rise in support of H.R. 1542. H.R. 1542 presents an opportunity to take a major step toward bringing affordable high-speed Internet service to all Americans, toward reviving the high-tech industry, and toward constructing multiple broadband networks to assure communications in times of national crisis. I support Tauzin-Dingell because it represents the kind of economic stimulus package that America's workers truly need. A recent report issued by Robert Crandall and Charles Jackson indicates that accelerated deployment of broadband Internet service would infuse $500 billion a year into the American economy. The New Millennium Research Council finds that building a nationwide broadband network will contribute to the creation of 1.2 million new and permanent jobs in America. Mr. Chairman, it is time for Congress to seize this opportunity to revive our Nation's economy through business investment without cost to the government.”