04/29/2009
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"CAF-1 has not worked the way we intended. I don't think it's worked the way the FCC intended."
"Three principles must be followed with the Connect America Fund: First, no support should be provided in areas where competitive providers offer broadband services."
"But, when you go to the next tier, broadband can--becomes more expensive and more expensive."
"This is the first hearing of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, and I would like to express my enthusiasm about working alongside my good friend and colleague, Senator P..."