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.”
Browns, center Brian Allen agree to 1
Pope Francis calls for ceasefire in Gaza and Ukraine in Easter message
Students petition Parliament to keep free school lunches funding
Israel prepared to handle any Iran scenario, defence chief says
Brit living in California shares how expensive it really is to live there
Russia hits vast dam in war's largest strike on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, Kyiv says
Pair arrested for alleged theft of $20,000 worth of Lego
Police Minister admits NZ cannot compete with Australian recruitment offer
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch to have surgery on knee after sideline collision, AP source says
Governor, Congress members to meet over support for rebuilding bridge
Lucknow beats Mumbai by 4 wickets to rise to third in IPL
HK indie music collective Un.Tomorrow seeks community, history