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Glenn Thompson: “I think if you had talked with us before making this drastic change, we would have been happy to clarify that Congress…”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2022
I think if you had talked with us before making this drastic change, we would have been happy to clarify that Congress has always wanted to encourage as many options for rural residents as possible.
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Glenn Thompson
Republican · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Thompson criticizes the lack of communication regarding changes to the ReConnect Program.

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