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Roy Blunt's Public Statements on Issue: Technology and Communication

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12/18/2020 Tweet - "" @MissouriState has received a $4 million grant from the Department of Education to improve and expand computer science education in rural schools...This is the largest collaborative grant ever received by MSU.""
08/19/2020 Tweet - "Great to be with @SecretarySonny today as the @USDA announced a $3 million investment in Cape Girardeau to bring high-speed internet to *special character* 4,839 people *special character* 1,746 households *special character* 54 farms *special character* 27 businesses *special character* 5 educational facilities *special character* 1 fire station"
08/10/2020 Tweet - "In April, @SenAlexander and I proposed, and Congress created, a "Shark Tank" at @NIH. This private-public partnership has worked tirelessly to expedite the development of millions of COVID-19 tests that are quick & accurate. More from our op-ed:"
08/06/2020 Tweet - "Under this Shark Tank-like program, @NIH is working closely with the private sector to develop tests that provide accurate results in minutes, and are inexpensive enough for people to take as often as necessary."
08/05/2020 Tweet - "In April, @SenAlexander and I proposed that the @NIH create a Shark Tank program for scientists to develop new technologies for COVID-19 testing. They have been working overtime ever since with the private sector to meet the tremendous need for quicker and easier tests."
01/28/2020 Tweet - "The digital divide has left about 1/3 of rural Missourians without access to broadband. Today, @USDA announced that Missouri will receive more than $60 million to expand broadband in rural areas across the state."
08/30/2019 Tweet - "More than 1/3 of rural Missourians don't have access to broadband. That impacts everything from a student's ability to research a paper, to a farmer's ability to maximize yields, to a small business's ability to reach new customers."
07/29/2019 Tweet - "More than 30% of Missourians in rural areas don't have access to broadband. This affects everyone from farmers planning their crops to students doing their homework. We've made strides in expanding access but still have more work ahead, I'm continuing to make this a priority."
12/20/2018 Tweet - "I'm proud to support the DRA and I'll continue looking for ways to expand rural broadband and end the digital divide"
12/20/2018 Tweet - "Yesterday, @DeltaRegional announced that it will invest $1 million to help expand broadband service to more than 11,000 residents in Southeast Missouri. http://bit.ly/2R8QRrr"
10/18/2018 Tweet - "Expanding access to rural broadband will help farmers in rural areas compete and succeed. Glad to work alongside @GovParsonMO and #MOAg Director @ChrisChinn to end the digital divide"
09/05/2018 Tweet - "Today I spoke with executives from Facebook & Twitter to discuss their efforts to combat foreign influence operations on their platforms. Watch the discussion here"
08/31/2018 Tweet - "Having access to broadband is as important as the telephone was to jobs and education 70 years ago. I'll continue working to get broadband to every corner of our state:"
08/29/2018 Tweet - "Making sure every farmer, student, and business in rural Missouri has access to high-speed internet is a top priority:"
08/28/2018 Tweet - "About half of rural Missourians don't have access to high-speed internet. Today, the FCC announced it will invest nearly $255 million to expand broadband in rural #MO:"
08/16/2018 Tweet - "Roughly 50 percent of rural Missourians lack access to high-speed internet. Today, I questioned FCC Commissioners on their efforts to expand rural broadband and end the digital divide. Watch the questioning here"
08/02/2018 Tweet - "During a Senate Intel hearing this week, I questioned a panel of third-party social media experts about foreign influence operations and how we can protect against them:"
07/26/2018 Tweet - "Only about 50 percent of rural Missourians have access to broadband. The Ag funding bill makes investments to reduce the digital divide & keep our state's farmers and ranchers competitive in the global economy"
07/26/2018 Tweet - "Children are increasingly using digital devices in their everyday lives, but little is known about the impact technology has on their development. Gaining a better understanding will help parents create a healthy environment for their kids to learn & grow:"
05/15/2018 Tweet - "Yesterday, I joined 30 of my colleagues in urging the FCC to strengthen a program that's played a key role in expanding access to quality health care in rural communities:"
05/08/2018 Tweet - "Drone systems are rapidly evolving, supporting everything from precision agriculture to public safety. We need a regulatory landscape that keeps pace with that growth: http://bit.ly/2FWJiuu "
04/12/2018 Tweet - "Enjoyed talking with @MOElectricCoops about our shared commitment to expanding #ruralbroadband. I look forward to continuing our work to end the #digitaldivide & make sure every Missouri community can compete and succeed. #CoopsInDC"
03/26/2018 Tweet - "No better way to celebrate #NationalAgWeek than w/a great discussion w/ @MoFarmBureau Pres @HurstBlake & @MOAgriculture's @ChrisChinn @MissouriState Ag Forum. We talked expanding rural broadband, importance of trade to MO & how we're uniquely positioned to lead the world in #ag"
02/05/2018 Tweet - "Expanding Missourians' access to broadband will help our state compete and succeed"
02/03/2018 Tweet - "Joined @MOFarmBureau's Blake Hurst in Richmond and Plattsburg today to talk about expanding rural broadband and ending the #digitaldivide. Nearly 2/3 of rural Missourians don't have access to broadband. That needs to change."
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