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Kamala Harris' Public Statements on Issue: Technology and Communication

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for Vice President

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05/26/2021 Tweet - "In the 21st century, broadband is critical infrastructure. Today I had a productive meeting with bipartisan members of Congress to discuss the importance of investing in broadband to connect every American to affordable, high-speed internet--and create good-paying jobs nationwide."
05/24/2021 Tweet - "During the pandemic, Americans have been going to school, running businesses, seeing the doctor, and working from home, all online. But far too many did not, and still do not, have access to affordable, high-speed internet. The American Jobs Plan will get it to every American."
05/24/2021 Tweet - "Every American, no matter where they live and how much they can pay, should have high-speed internet at home. I met with Americans from across our country, including students, parents, a Tribal leader, and a farmer to discuss how the American Jobs Plan will make that happen."
05/18/2021 Tweet - "For the U.S. to compete in the 21st century, every American needs access to affordable, high-speed internet. The American Jobs Plan will make that a reality."
05/17/2021 Tweet - "A historic investment in our country, the American Jobs Plan will put millions of Americans back to work by: - Replacing 100% of lead service lines - Fixing our roads, bridges, airports, transit systems - Ensuring affordable and accessible high-speed internet for every household"
05/16/2021 Tweet - "The American Jobs Plan will put Americans to work fixing the roads you drive on every day, getting rid of the lead pipes that harm our children, and expanding broadband so every American has access to affordable high-speed internet."
05/14/2021 Tweet - "More than one-third of people who live in rural America lack access to reliable high-speed broadband. The American Jobs Plan will bring affordable, reliable, high-speed broadband to every American--all while creating good-paying jobs."
05/13/2021 Tweet - "If kids are going to get an education, if seniors are going to access care through telehealth, if small businesses are going to be productive, they need access to high-speed, affordable internet. The American Jobs Plan will make that happen."
05/10/2021 Tweet - "Far too many Americans don't have access to reliable, affordable high-speed internet. That's not acceptable. The American Jobs Plan will change that--creating jobs by connecting every American with high-speed internet."
05/05/2021 Tweet - "Small businesses want safer roads to deliver their goods, better transit for their customers and employees, and a high-quality internet connection to grow their business. The American Jobs Plan will bring affordable broadband to every small business in the country."
05/05/2021 Tweet - "Yesterday, I toured the wind turbine research and sustainable energy labs @UWM . The American Jobs Plan will invest in R&D so the U.S. can create jobs, address the climate crisis, and spur new technological breakthroughs."
05/04/2021 Tweet - "The American Jobs Plan will invest $180 billion in R&D. Here's what that means: - Developing new technologies - Advancing climate science and innovation - Building new research infrastructure"
04/30/2021 Remarks by Vice President Harris on the Progress Made During the First 100 Days in Office
04/27/2021 Tweet - "We brought electricity to rural America in the 1930s, and we can bring broadband to rural America today. The American Jobs Plan will make that happen."
04/27/2021 Tweet - "We brought electricity to rural America in the 1930s, and we can bring broadband to rural America today. The American Jobs Plan will make that happen."
04/23/2021 Tweet - "Today, I'm in New Hampshire to talk about how the American Jobs Plan will bring affordable, reliable, high-speed broadband to every American household."
04/19/2021 Remarks by Vice President Harris on the American Jobs Plan
04/09/2021 Tweet - "Broadband is the new electricity, and the American Jobs Plan will connect every household. And in the process it will create good-paying, union jobs to get it done."
04/08/2021 Tweet - "The American Jobs Plan will create good-paying, union jobs that will fix our roads and bridges, modernize our electric grid, replace lead service lines for clean water, and expand access to high-speed internet."
04/02/2021 Tweet - "To rebuild our country stronger than before we must invest in our nation's infrastructure. The American Jobs Plan will replace every lead service pipe and expand broadband to every community. That means good-quality jobs. And it means healthier, more equitable communities."
12/28/2020 President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris Announce Members of the White House Office of Digital Strategy
12/28/2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris announced members of the White House Office of Digital Strategy. This talented team will reach and engage users online, and connect our administration to the American people in new & innovative ways."
12/19/2020 Tweet - "Nearly 3M students nationwide don't have access to the internet at home--leaving many school districts this year scrambling to find ways to reach students. Pandemic or not, @JoeBiden and I are committed to expanding broadband access to every American."
09/17/2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Bennet, Mrkey, Schumer, Cantwell, Van Hollen, Hassan, Schatz Lead Colleagues in Demanding FCC Take Action to Connect Students to Online Learning as School Year Begins
08/27/2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Call On FCC To Bolster Lifeline Program To Keep Students Connected As The School Year Begins

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