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On the recordOctober 5, 2021
If not fixed, this bill has language that gives the NTIA and Assistant Secretary vast authority to spend the money as he or she wishes.
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Bob Latta
Republican · Ohio

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Warning about potential unchecked spending authority in the broadband bill.

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