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