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On the recordApril 21, 2010
I'm of the view that Congress and the Federal Communications Commission ought to deploy significant public resources to deliver broadband to areas where the private market has not yet been able to deliver the service.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden advocates for public resources to improve broadband access in underserved areas.

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