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Bob Latta: If not fixed, this bill has language that gives the NTIA and Assistant Secretary vast authority to spend the money as he…

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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