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To fully participate in our modern economy, you must have access to reliable high-speed internet. Lack of that access hinders everything from education, small business growth, economic development and quality of life. We can and we must do more to invest in our rural communities.
Farmers struggle to implement new technologies to remain competitive in our modern economy because 29% of U.S. farms do not have access to adequate broadband.
Students in rural communities can’t finish their homework at home and cannot seek online tutoring or academic help.
Doctors struggle to reach patients who require in-home care and can't connect with doctors in other communities for a second opinion.
I am proud that I've been able to fight for more funding and new grant programs to increase rural broadband access, but we must keep fighting. We must ensure that rural communities are able to fully enjoy the quality of life afforded by the 21st century.
