FCC may kill $2B program that connects schools and libraries to Internet

The Federal Communications Commission may eliminate a two billion dollar program that connects schools and libraries to the internet, according to Ars Technica. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr is behind the push, citing screen time concerns. Critics say the move represents an overreach—accusing Carr of trying to be the nation's parent rather than a telecom regulator. The program has served as a critical funding source for educational broadband access nationwide.

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