That is why I am planning to reintroduce the Local Infrastructure Funding and Technical Assistance Act, or the LIFT Act, which would provide grants to under-resourced communities that want to bring beneficial projects into their communities.
Markey discusses reintroducing a bill to aid under-resourced communities.
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Cutting E-Rate would narrow that talent pipeline. Maintaining connectivity in every school and library is therefore an investment in America’s technological leadership, economic competitiveness, and national security.
“I’m still reviewing text of this proposal, and I will be looking closely at the details. Building transmission is important. It’s also important not to lock in more fossil fuels and lock out communities.”
Our economy and global financial systems have a codependent relationship with the fossil fuel industry. We cannot wait for big banks to address the very climate crisis they are financing if we are serious about reducing greenhouse gas…
But cutting E-Rate is not a child-safety measure. E-Rate funds broadband connectivity — not laptops, tablets, applications, or online content.
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