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On the recordMay 25, 2010
We believe that, today, access to the Internet and the ability to communicate over smartphones and computers is an essential service of the 21st Century.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey advocates for Internet access as a fundamental service.

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