On the recordMay 5, 2021
Congress cannot continue to blindly spend billions of hard-earned, taxpayer money without knowing where that money is needed.
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congress.govCongress cannot continue to blindly spend billions of hard-earned, taxpayer money without knowing where that money is needed.
Latta calls for careful consideration before further government spending on broadband.
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