Cynthia George is one of millions of Americans in jeopardy of losing their home internet access.
Yet Congress is nowhere close to approving the $6 billion that President Joe Biden says would renew the ACP and avert calamity for tens of millions of Americans.
Courtesy Michelle McDonoughLike George, McDonough also expects she’ll have to cut back on groceries if the ACP goes away.
The FCC’s Lifeline program, which dates to the Reagan administration, similarly gives low-income households a monthly discount on phone or internet service.
“You’re taking ACP away from the farmers that can check the local produce prices and be able to reasonably negotiate their prices with retailers.
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