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On the recordOctober 11, 2011
But the status quo is not acceptable. Too many areas in this country are untouched by universal service support, requiring their consumers and businesses to do without the broadband access they need. That is not fair.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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John Thune criticizes the current state of broadband access in underserved areas.

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