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Biden administration faces backlash over broadband rollout failures

September 19, 2024 | Oversight and Reform: House Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal


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Biden administration faces backlash over broadband rollout failures
In a recent government meeting, concerns were raised regarding the chaotic implementation of a $42 billion initiative aimed at expanding internet access across the United States. Lawmakers expressed frustration over the lack of progress, with no homes or businesses connected to the internet despite nearly four years of the Biden-Harris administration's leadership.

Critics highlighted a report indicating that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) had previously awarded $885 million to Starlink to serve over 640,000 underserved locations, but that funding was rescinded under the current administration. This decision has drawn ire, with some suggesting it reflects a broader pattern of mismanagement and political maneuvering rather than a focus on delivering essential services.

One lawmaker pointed out that while the administration has been allocated significant funds, the focus appears to have shifted towards advancing progressive policy goals, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, rather than prioritizing immediate internet connectivity for Americans. The meeting underscored a growing sense of urgency among officials to address the delays and dysfunction in the rollout of this critical infrastructure project, as constituents continue to express outrage over the lack of internet access in their communities.

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