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Ed Markey: “But cutting E-Rate is not a child-safety measure. E-Rate funds broadband connectivity — not laptops, tablets…”

On the recordOctober 16, 2026
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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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Clarifying the purpose of E-Rate funding

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