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On the recordMay 11, 2023
For years I've called upon the Commission, both under Republican and Democrat leadership, to undertake a fundamental analysis of the program to determine if the program has been effective means of increasing subscribership among low-income consumers.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Senator Thune emphasizes the need for analysis of the Lifeline Program's effectiveness.

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