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(1,561 posts)....Tommy Tuberville Celebrates Broadband Funding He Voted Against (HuffPost)
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) on Tuesday celebrated his state getting more than $1 billion for broadband efforts, thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law ― a bill he voted against.
Broadband is vital for the success of our rural communities and for our entire economy, Tuberville tweeted, along with a link to an article about his state getting $1.4 billion for expanding broadband access to underserved areas. Great to see Alabama receive crucial funds to boost ongoing broadband efforts.
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When the bill came before the Senate in August 2021, Tuberville voted no.
Beyond that, NTIAs website notes that Bidens investment in broadband builds on funding provided by the American Rescue Plan, which Tuberville also voted against.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/tommy-tuberville-celebrates-bill-he-voted-against_n_649b4754e4b0b06fb167c2e5