| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Interesting read on our technology race with #China. I've been pushing legislation for years to strengthen our #5G infrastructure. This article underscores the importance of our #RaceTo5G."
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Sen. John Thune
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Media freedom around the world is being further threatened during this #COVID19 pandemic, when factual reporting is more important than ever. We must do everything we can to protect journalists & combat misinformation. #PRESSential."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Many on the right dismissed data and importance of science for years. And now the chickens have come home to roost. The Trump #coronavirus response has been an unmitigated disaster. FACTS."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Crosby Kemper, DIr. of the Dir. of the Institute of Museum and Library Services - Senator Collins Presses for Increased Internet Access in Rural Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| April 10, 2020
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Charleston Gazette Mail - Op Ed by Shelley Moore Capito, Brendan Carr: Telehealth initiative helps response to virus
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Sen. Shelley Capito
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| April 10, 2020
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Cotton Calls for FCC Ban on China Telecom
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Sen. Tom Cotton
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Carolyn Maloney, Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee - Jim Jordan calls for a halt on using Zoom for House Oversight Committee business due to cybersecurity and China concerns
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Rep. Jim Jordan
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| April 10, 2020
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Schakowsky and Peter King Introduce Legislation to Assist Seniors with Health Care Access and Communication with Loved Ones During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Stanton Offers COVID-19 Resources in Spanish, Including Webinar for Small Businesses
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Rep. Greg Stanton
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| April 10, 2020
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Tweet - "FCC calling "time out' on the plan to block NY cops, firefighters, and EMS from use of the T-Band is the right move. T-Band is essential for public safety. Congress must end the FCC's mandate to eliminate this lifeline for our first responders."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 10, 2020
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Letter to Tony Thomas, President and CEO of Windstream - Georgia Members Urge Windstream to Provide Increased Access to Rural Broadband in the Midst of COVID-19
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Rep. James Scott, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Joined my MD colleagues in urging @AjitPaiFCC to allow MD access to critical funds to invest in broadband infrastructure. With students & families forced to work from home, broadband access is more important than ever."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 9, 2020
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Senator Markey Queries White House on Plans to Create National Coronavirus Surveillance System
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Sen. Ed Markey
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| April 9, 2020
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Congressman Rick Crawford Applauds Arkansas Broadcasters' Association for joining FARM Corps efforts
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Rep. Rick Crawford
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| April 9, 2020
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Warren, Markey Demand Answers from Zoom on How Company Will Protect Students' Safety and Privacy
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - With Maine Schools Closed for the Year, Golden & Pingree Push for Improved Connectivity for Maine Students
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Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Maryland representatives send bipartisan letter urging FCC to allow Maryland access to broadband funds amid coronavirus outbreak
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Daines Secures Expanded Telehealth Services for Indian Country During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| April 8, 2020
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DelBene Urges Trump Administration to Prioritize Privacy When Collecting Personal Health Data
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Urges Support for Broadband Access
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Rep. Jared Golden, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Matsui, House Democratic Caucus Task Force On Aging & Families, Call On USDA To Expand SNAP Online Purchasing Program
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Chairman Takano, Subcommittee Chair Lee Statement on VA's Electronic Health Record Project Delay
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Rep. Mark Takano, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Senator Markey Requests Comprehensive Online Conferencing Service Guidance as Number of Virtual Meetings Skyrockets Due to Coronavirus
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Sen. Ed Markey
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - King Pushes to Support Local Journalism Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Senator Markey Statement on Reported White House National Coronavirus Surveillance System
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Sen. Ed Markey
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| April 8, 2020
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Shaheen Joins Northwood Remote Learning Classroom & Takes Student Questions
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Not only is lack of internet a barrier to learning, so are slow speeds. When families have to compete for bandwidth, everyone suffers. Americans not only need access to internet, they need affordable access to high speeds."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Leader Chuck Schumer - Bennet Presses for Colorado Priorities Ahead of Next Phase of Coronavirus Relief Legislation
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Sen. Michael Bennet
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn, Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, and Steve Huffman, CEO of Reddit - Casten Leads Letter Demanding Social Media Platforms Do More to Stop the Spread of Deadly COVID-19 Misinformation Online
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Rep. Nanette Barragán, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Senators Markey and Blumenthal Query Google on its Coronavirus Location Data Reports
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "As our nation continues to battle this pandemic, we must acknowledge that the economic impact will disproportionately affect Black communities. @TheBlackCaucus has put together this guide with resources to help address the financial burden. https://majoritywhip.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Coronavirus-Emergency-Resources-one-pagers.pdf"
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Facebook must work to stop the spread of misinformation about #COVID19 on WhatsApp, a platform with more than 2 billion users worldwide. Joining @MazieHirono , @SenKamalaHarris , & @SenatorMenendez in urging Facebook to take action & address the spread of false information."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 6, 2020
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Amid COVID-19 Outbreak, Wittman & Johnson Introduce Bill to Increase Access to Broadband
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Rep. Rob Wittman, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the Dept. of Justice - Wyden Urges Justice Department to Investigate Intuit Purchase of Credit Karma
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Reps call on administration to remove barriers to COVID-19 research
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "We're working and connecting online more than ever - and without investments, our data and privacy could be at greater risk. With my colleagues on @EnergyCommerce , I sent a letter to @zoom_us seeking answers on how they plan to protect users' privacy, data, and security."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 6, 2020
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Senator King Connects with Maine Civics Teachers to Talk History, Distance Learning
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Sen. Angus King
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Charles Schumer, and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - In Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter, Bennet Urges Congressional Leaders to Include Dedicated Broadband Funding for Low-Income Families, Students in Future Coronavirus Relief Packages
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Tweet - "This pandemic is illustrating exactly why we must expand access to affordable internet. Without the internet, our students are unable to participate in virtual learning & will struggle when schools re-open. We must close the digital divide."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| April 3, 2020
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DelBene Calls on Tech Companies, Administration to Adopt Data Privacy Standards Around COVID-19 Personal Information Tracking
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. - Rep. McNerney and Colleagues Push Zoom for Answers About the Company's Privacy Practices
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Rep. Nanette Barragán, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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The Blade - Latta: Connectivity counts
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Rep. Bob Latta
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Jaime Herrera Beutler Urges Federal Agencies to Crack Down on Coronavirus-Related Scams
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Rep. Brendan Boyle, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Senator Markey and Rep. Eshoo Urge FCC to Enforce Laws Prohibiting Hidden Cable and Satellite TV Fees
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Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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DeGette blasts Trump administration changes to Strategic National Stockpile website
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Rep. Diana DeGette
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| April 3, 2020
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Senator Markey Leads Call to Preserve First Responders' Access to Emergency Spectrum in Next Coronavirus Economic Relief Package
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Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Bipartisan E&C Leaders Urge FTC to Take Enforcement Action Against Rampant COVID-19 Scams
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Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader, Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce and Science and Transportation Committee, and Maria Cantwell of the United States Senate - Feinstein, Harris, Markey Call on FCC to Preserve Radio Frequency for First Responders
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Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Committee Leaders Applaud FCC Decision to Adopt Telehealth Program
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Rep. Bob Latta, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Brown Blasts Zoom Video Communications For Inaccurately Advertising Their End-To-End Encryption Capabilities; Calls For The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) To Investigate
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Sen. Mike Crapo
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. - Brown Blasts Zoom Video Communications For Inaccurately Advertising Their End-To-End Encryption Capabilities; Calls For The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) To Investigate
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Sen. Mike Crapo
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services to Veterans During COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Pallone and Doyle Urge FCC to Reaffirm Broadcaster Licenses Won't be Revoked for Airing Protected Speech
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Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Senator Murray Demands Expanded Internet Access for Low-Income Americans Throughout COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 2, 2020
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Van Hollen, Markey, Bennet, and Schatz Lead Colleagues in Renewed Push to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Internet access is crucial for students to complete homework and stay on track as schools switch to online learning. Glad to see @HarvardD50 use their Rural and Low Income federal grant to purchase & distribute WiFi hotspots to students in need."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "As social distancing has become a required way of life, remote learning, teleworking, and telehealth all require access to a reliable internet, which many Americans still do not have."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to Jim Bahri, CEO of Airvoice Wireless LLC - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Demand Expanded Internet Access For Low-Income Americans Throughout COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Merkley, Colleagues Continue Fight to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Trump Implements Smith's Request to Allow Telehealth Access in Rural Areas
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Rep. Jason Smith
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| April 1, 2020
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Lucas Commends Droegemeier for Taking Role as Acting Director of NSF
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Rep. Frank Lucas
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| April 1, 2020
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Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Call on FCC to Evaluate How Net Neutrality Repeal Negatively Impacts Public Safety, Universal Access, and Broadband Competition
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to Nathan Sales, Acting Undersecretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights - Banks Calls For Investigation Into Three Missing Chinese Journalists
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Sen. Jim Banks
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Feinstein, Markey, Colleagues Call on FCC to Evaluate Net Neutrality Repeal
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Communications and Technology Subcommittee Leaders Work to Stop Illegal Robocalls During COVID-19
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Rep. Bob Latta, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Tweet - "This pandemic has made clear: far too many Americans lack affordable health care & internet. Our next package will fund Community Health Centers & include the work of my Rural Broadband Task Force to bring internet to all Americans. Read my full remarks:"
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| April 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Right now, as we increasingly rely on technology to connect with our loved ones and do our jobs, reliable connectivity is more important than ever. I've long encouraged the @FCC to open up more spectrum for Wi-Fi. Excited to see them moving forward on this."
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Sen. John Thune
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| March 31, 2020
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Wicker Supports NOAA Program to Expand Unmanned Maritime Systems Work in Mississippi
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Sen. Roger Wicker
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| March 31, 2020
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Wicker Supports NOAA Program to Expand Unmanned Maritime Systems Work in Mississippi
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Sen. Roger Wicker
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| March 31, 2020
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Letter to Andrew Conrad, CEO of Verily Life Sciences - Menendez, Colleagues Urge Google Subsidiary Verily to Protect User Data, Expand Access to COVID-19 Screening Websites
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Sen. Cory Booker, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Gianforte Supports Montanans, Telecommunications Providers Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| March 31, 2020
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Tweet - "Illegal robocallers are trying to take advantage of the coronavirus crisis. But the @FCC is taking important steps (required by my #TRACEDAct) that will help protect consumers from these bad actors now and in the future."
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Sen. John Thune
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| March 31, 2020
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Senators Markey and Warren, and Rep. Neal Applaud Return of WWLP TV to the Berkshires During Coronavirus Emergency
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Rep. Richard Neal, ...
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| March 30, 2020
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Klobuchar-Backed Legislation to Improve Broadband Data Maps Signed into Law
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| March 30, 2020
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Senator Markey Calls for Expanded Telehealth Access for Medicare Recipients
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Sen. Ed Markey
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