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Ed Markey: We believe that, today, access to the Internet and the ability to communicate over smartphones and computers is an…

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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