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R41775Appropriations
Background and Issues for Congressional Oversight of ARRA Broadband Awards
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: July 2026
April 19, 2011
Summary
This report examines federal funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for broadband projects across the nation. These projects are intended to expand broadband availability and adoption in unserved and underserved areas, which in turn is believed to contribute to increased future economic development in those areas.
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