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Ending E-Rate would cost US economy over $4 billion a year
Original: Terminating E-Rate would cost US economy over $4B annually, study says
A new study concludes that eliminating the E-Rate program, which helps schools and libraries afford internet access, would cost the US economy more than $4 billion annually. Supporters of the federal subsidy are pointing to the findings as evidence of its economic value, amid ongoing debates over federal technology spending.
Why now: Policymakers and education advocates are debating the future of federal broadband subsidy programs.
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