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On the recordSeptember 19, 2023
This one-time effort developed during the early days of the pandemic was designed to assist students and library patrons with access to connections and devices.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen highlights the Emergency Connectivity Fund's role in supporting students during the pandemic.

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