Washington, July 23 -- Congressman Tim Walberg issued the following press release:
Yesterday, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a legislative hearing to discuss legislation to expand access to the reliable broadband needed for the 21st Century. The Subcommittee examined the Proper Leadership to Align Networks (PLAN) for Broadband Act, introduced by Congressmen Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Scott Peters (D-CA).
"Students, families, and small businesses rely on internet connectivity each day, and we can't allow rural America to get left behind in today's digital age," said Rep. Walberg. "We must develop a national strategy to streamline our efforts and deliver high-speed broa...