Bruce L. Braley: “I think one of the things that is often lost on the American people is that a disproportionate share of our military…”

Providing access to broadband services around the country, and especially in rural areas, increases the strength of local economies and improves the quality of life for American families.

We have a moral obligation to reward that sacrifice by giving them an educational experience that moves them on the way to fulfilling their career and educational goals.

I'm glad to see the Subcommittee tackling the issue of broadband expansion this early in the Congress, because there is an important link between broadband expansion and economic development.

We need to act this year to make sure those protections do not expire.