Free Press Urges Public to Oppose FCC Chairman Carr's Proposed Changes to Lifeline Internet Affordability Program
Even the toaster can't save this one.
Summary
The article discusses FCC Chairman Carr's efforts to make changes to the Lifeline program, a bipartisan federal internet-affordability program that helps millions of households, including those on tribal lands, afford internet access. Free Press is urging the public to demand the FCC reject these politically motivated challenges and leave the program unchanged to keep communities connected.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledMillions of households across the country, including those living on tribal lands, benefit from a bipartisan federal internet-affordability program known as Lifeline.
FCC Chairman Carr is now leading a politically motivated charge to undermine the program and make it harder for people to apply for benefits.
Demand that the FCC reject politically motivated challenges to the Lifeline program.
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