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On the recordOctober 12, 2017
Now, I am still evaluating the plan, but Commissioner, do you agree that direct spending is necessary to eliminate the Digital Divide and to make broadband truly ubiquitous?
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Maggie Hassan
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Hassan is discussing the need for direct spending to address the digital divide.

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