"Biden's Push for Broadband: Promoting Internet Access in North Carolina for 2024 Election"

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Source: The Associated Press
"Biden's Push for Broadband: Promoting Internet Access in North Carolina for 2024 Election"
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President Joe Biden is visiting North Carolina to highlight $82 million in new investments to connect 16,000 households and businesses to high-speed internet, as part of his reelection campaign's focus on winning the state in the 2024 election. The administration is committing a total of $3 billion to build out and fund internet connections in North Carolina, aiming to help poorer communities and businesses access the digital economy. Additionally, the administration is calling on Congress to renew the Affordable Connectivity Program, which has provided discounted internet service to 880,000 households in North Carolina and enabled 22 million people nationwide to save on their internet bills.

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