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Congress is facing yet another government-shutdown threat next week. Meanwhile, key advocates are scrambling to ensure marginalized communities don’t fall through the digital cracks.
Congress stalls as critical Affordable Connectivity Program runs out of money
Congress is about to let a popular government-backed affordable internet program lapse and lawmakers can’t agree on what to do next.
Lawmakers head to COP28 climate summit with high expectations
Both Democrats and Republicans are heading to the United Arab Emirates this weekend for the UN’s annual climate conference — but with vastly different missions.
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A trio of industry groups representing community bankers, home lenders and realtors asked the White House and Treasury Department to bring two government-sponsored enterprises back into the market for mortgage-backed securities.
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While staff and members did what they could during the shutdown, many couldn’t get the information they needed from agencies to move legislation forward.
New coalition pleads for manufacturing networks
The coalition of manufacturing companies and rural broadband providers portrayed CBRS as crucial to several of President Donald Trump’s goals.