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.
Ed Markey: “Cutting E-Rate would narrow that talent pipeline. Maintaining connectivity in every school and library is therefore an…”
On the recordOctober 16, 2026
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