Lawmakers and advocates make last
Time:2024-05-21 21:53:54 Source:entertainmentViews(143)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Twenty-three million families in the U.S. will have bigger internet bills starting in May. That’s because a federal broadband subsidy program they’re enrolled in is nearly out of money.
Dozens of people joined Biden administration officials, advocates and U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, a Democrat from Vermont, at a Washington public library on Tuesday to make a last-ditch plea to extend the Affordable Connectivity Program, a subsidy created by Congress and touted by President Joe Biden as part of his push to bring internet access to every U.S. household. The program, which is set to expire at the end of May, helps people with limited means pay their broadband bills.
“They need access to high-speed internet just like they need access to electricity,” Sen. Welch told the gathering. “This is what is required in a modern economy.”
You may also like
- Kevin Pillar gets 1,000th career hit in Angels' win at Texas
- Jake Cronenworth's grand slam lifts the Padres to a 6
- Tyra Banks reveals she had very first alcoholic drink AFTER turning 50: 'It wasn't worth it!'
- At least 15 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Rafah
- Red Lobster seeks bankruptcy protection after closing some restaurants
- Nationals' Trevor Williams, four relievers combine to blank Rangers 1
- Illinois governor's office says Bears' plan for stadium remains 'non
- Sting and Stephen Fry threaten to resign from the Garrick Club unless women are allowed to join
- Supreme Court rejects an appeal from a Canadian man once held at Guantanamo