Communities Closing The Urban Digital Divide

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@haroldfeld's tweets don't miss

[(((haroldfeld))) @haroldfeld]

.@gigibsohn pushed for carriage rules that would get channels like Newsmax and OANN on Comcast. You don't get more dedicated to diversity of views.
#SenateCommerce

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@JRosenworcelFCC, @gigibsohn and @abdavidson bring decades of experience and a commitment to the public interest. That’s why over 80 civil-society groups (including CCUDD) have urged the Senate to confirm them to @FCC and @NTIAgov. #SenateCommerce https://t.co/khrYQnce9F

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@SenatorTester asking the real ?s about how FCC plans on working with the NTIA on the $65B from IIJA. Rosenworcel lists a # of projects and gives advice to the Dept of Commerce (use the data, create clear penalties for waste, prioritize projects we can move on fast)

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@JRosenworcelFCC's confirmation hearing is happening RIGHT NOW! We're a little late to the party but let's goooo https://t.co/qZreYJqfly #FullyFunctioningFCC #DigitalDivide

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@SenJohnThune @SenMarkey Senator Sullivan bringing it back to net neutrality 🙄 and asking if Rosenworcel believes Congress should legislate on the issue. Rosenworcel reaffirms that she believes the FCC has ultimate authority on net neutrality but is open to collaboration. #FullyFunctioningFCC

[Public Knowledge @publicknowledge]

In order to deploy broadband to where it is needed, the @FCC needs better maps."The best time to do it was 5 years ago, the second best time is today."-@JRosenworcelFCC. If confirmed as chair, she commits to using creative technologies to improve broadband mapping for better data

[(((haroldfeld))) @haroldfeld]

Oh God! Not the "networks did awesome in the pandemic" talking point! No, this did not happen. We performed *worse* than some EU countries. https://t.co/TyUgnzrsBg

[Heather Franklin @hfranklin93]

The signing ceremony is happening right now! The IIJA is sending $65 billion dollars to the FCC & NTIA, and the clock on a lot of work starts today. The Senate must confirm Jessica Rosenworcel and Gigi Sohn to the FCC and Alan Davidson to the NTIA before the end of the year.

[Greg Guice @greg_guicepk]

.@POTUS speaking at bill signing for infrastructure law. Robust affordable reliable broadband "is an essential service, just like water and electricity." Amen to that! Time to get full leadership in place @FCC and @NTIAgov so we can get this funding to the states. Let's do this!

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@haroldfeld This tweet aged VERY WELL

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Mama we made it! @POTUS nominated @JRosenworcel as permanent Chairwoman of the @FCC & @gigibsohn as the 5th Commissioner. Both are advocates for students & consumers. We're excited to have a fully staffed FCC to move towards equitable internet for all #WeGotAFifthCommissioner

[Gigi Sohn @gigibsohn]

I'm so deeply honored to be nominated by @POTUS to serve as @FCC Commissioner. If confirmed, I'll work to fulfill his goal of ensuring that every household in the US has robust broadband Internet. Congratulations to @JRosenworcel on her ascension to Chair - well deserved!

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We 👏 are 👏 here 👏 for 👏 it 👏

[Craig Aaron @notaaroncraig]

If true, these nominees are very much worth the wait!

This would be a dream team of incredibly smart and politically savvy public-interest champions who understand how to get things done at the FCC.

Nominate them, vote for them ... let's get to work!

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@hfranklin93 Us rn...

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@dc_ecc @CMRobertWhiteDC @councilofdc This is an amazing and very informative summary! Y'all are local broadband and digital equity all stars 🌟