Rep. Jasmine Crockett confronted FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr during a hearing, criticizing his focus on diversity issues in the context of broadband rollout amidst the Biden-Harris administration's policy failures. She highlighted the need to address real challenges faced by underserved Texans rather than dismissing the relevance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in federal funding initiatives.
Crockett argued that the historical failures of federal broadband funding stem from providers underestimating costs, not from diversity initiatives. She cited reports indicating internet providers' mixed feelings about whether current federal funding would effectively reach underserved communities, emphasizing that diversity concerns are not driving the ongoing challenges in broadband expansion.
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