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Ed Markey: “It’s unacceptable. But we can and will fight back. The FCC will be accepting comments for the next few months, and they…”

On the recordAugust 10, 2026
It’s unacceptable. But we can and will fight back. The FCC will be accepting comments for the next few months, and they need to hear what E-Rate means in your school, library, and community. Submit comments. Share the numbers. Tell the stories. And ask everyone you know — students, parents, teachers, library patrons — to share their stories too. I will continue the fight in the Senate to save this vital program.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Senator Markey calls for community support for E-Rate.

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