10/08/2013
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"We know the impacts of climate change are already here, and they are being felt most profoundly by our underserved and disadvantaged communities."
"Congress must take urgent action to prohibit the discriminatory deployment of broadband by internet service providers based on income level of an area, the predominant race or ethnicity composition of..."
"Broadband is an essential utility, and consumers, regardless of income, race, ethnicity, color, or national origin, deserve affordable, reliable broadband."
"The COVID-19 pandemic has only underscored the fact, with rapid adoption of the virtual space, that high-speed, affordable broadband is a critical resource."