11/19/2013
https://www.congress.gov...
"This bill would give beneficiaries a third choice: a basic broadband connection."
"Americans need broadband Internet to connect with and provide for their families, and we believe this bill is a great step forward for struggling communities."
"This proposed legislation is timely in light of the Federal Communications Commission's upcoming proceeding considering modernization of the Lifeline program."
"Verizon supports efforts to reform, modernize and add accountability to the Lifeline program, and the bill introduced by Representative Matsui and Senators Murphy and Booker is an important contributi..."