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Paul Tonko: “In the digital age of the 21st century, broadband is essential to how we communicate and exchange information, conduct…”

On the recordJune 20, 2017
In the digital age of the 21st century, broadband is essential to how we communicate and exchange information, conduct business, and engage in the democratic process.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Emphasizes the importance of broadband access in modern communication and democracy.

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