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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: White house urges congress to extend internet subsidy program | History Defined

FILE - President Joe Biden speaks at an event in Raleigh, N.C., Jan. 18, 2024. The White House is pressing Congress to extend a subsidy program that helps one in six families afford internet and repre

The White House is urging Congress to extend a subsidy program that helps millions of American families afford internet access. This initiative plays a crucial role in President Joe Biden's commitment to providing reliable broadband service to every household in the country.

Tom Perez, senior adviser and assistant to the president, emphasized the importance of internet access, comparing it to a basic necessity like water. He believes that affordable and accessible internet should be available to everyone.

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