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Amy Klobuchar's Public Statements on Issue: Technology and Communication

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10/07/2022 Tweet - "Local journalism and news outlets are vital to not only our communities, but also our democracy itself. I'll keep fighting to help them survive."
08/26/2022 Tweet - "To preserve local journalism, we need to ensure news outlets are able to negotiate on a level playing field with the Big Tech platforms that dominate distribution."
08/14/2022 Tweet - "Big Tech companies haven't been playing fair. It's past time we put in place common sense rules of the road for Big Tech platforms and help small businesses and consumers by protecting competition in the digital marketplace."
07/19/2022 Tweet - "I'm on the Senate floor highlighting the need to pass my bipartisan legislation with @ChuckGrassley to rein in Big Tech. Our bill will help small businesses and consumers by protecting competition on digital marketplaces."
07/14/2022 Tweet - "When we put rules of the road in place for Big Tech platforms, businesses and consumers will benefit. It's that simple."
07/08/2022 Klobuchar, Bennet, Slotkin Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Strengthen Media Literacy Education and Improve Personal Cybersecurity
06/05/2022 Tweet - "In 2022, we should be able to bring high-speed internet to every community. I'm glad this historic investment based on my bill with @WhipClyburn will help close the digital divide and connect Americans with work, school, and business opportunities."
06/04/2022 Tweet - "When we pass my bipartisan bill with @ChuckGrassley to rein in big tech companies, small businesses will benefit. Consumers will benefit. And entrepreneurs across the country ready to innovate and compete will benefit."
05/21/2022 Tweet - "It's simple: just because Big Tech companies are "Big" doesn't mean they shouldn't have to play fair with small businesses and entrepreneurs. We must pass my bipartisan legislation to put common sense rules of the road in place for digital platforms."
05/02/2022 Tweet - "It's time to stop major digital platforms from unfairly preferencing their own products or services. It's time to pass this bill."
04/24/2022 Tweet - "For months, Russian outlets have targeted Spanish-speaking communities with false narratives about Putin's invasion of Ukraine. @SenatorLujan , @SenatorMenendez , @RepCardenas and I are leading our colleagues in calling on Meta to do something about it."
04/02/2022 Tweet - "I joined @SmallBizMajority and @Econliberties to discuss how my bipartisan legislation will help address our country's monopoly problem and support small businesses so they can compete on a level playing field in the digital marketplace. Watch:"
04/01/2022 Tweet - "ICYMI: This week @TheJusticeDept announced its support for my bipartisan bill with @SenChuckGrassley to set some rules of the road for big tech. It's time to pass this much-needed legislation and get it signed into law."
02/16/2022 Tweet - "Social media platforms have repeatedly put profits over people, with algorithms pushing dangerous posts that spread misinformation. It's time to pass meaningful reforms that address social media's harms head-on."
02/15/2022 Tweet - "TODAY: I'm joining @openmarkets to discuss how my bipartisan bill with @ChuckGrassley will prevent big tech companies from preferencing their own products in ways that harm competition. Click to RSVP."
02/07/2022 Tweet - "I introduced this bill alongside @SenBlumenthal and @MarshaBlackburn because it's past time to level the playing field to ensure an innovative and competitive app marketplace. Now let's get it done."
02/06/2022 Tweet - "Since 2005, about 2200 local newspapers across the U.S. have closed. But while paper revenues have plummeted, Facebook & Google have become digital advertising titans. My solution? Pass my bill to give outlets a chance to negotiate for fair treatment by digital platforms."
02/02/2022 Tweet - "LIVE: I'm chairing a hearing to examine how shifts in market power--especially on dominant digital platforms--have hurt local newspapers, broadcasters & radio stations. As the daughter of a newspaperman, this issue is incredibly important to me. Tune in:"
02/01/2022 Tweet - "Mark your calendars: Tomorrow at 2:30pm, I'm holding a hearing to look at how big tech platforms are hurting local newspapers and broadcasters. All members of the Judiciary Committee are invited to attend. We can't sit back and watch while local news outlets struggle."
02/01/2022 Tweet - "Good morning! I'm heading into February ready to fight to take on the monopoly power of Big Tech and help level the playing field online."
01/22/2022 Tweet - "This is the first major technology bill on competition to advance to the Senate floor since the dawn of the internet! Very proud to lead it alongside @ChuckGrassley ."
12/12/2021 Tweet - "Big news -- the ReConnect Program is accepting applications! This program helps rural Minnesotans access high-speed internet so they can work, study, and connect with loved ones online. I strongly encourage those that are eligible to apply."
12/11/2021 Tweet - "Just a thought…"
12/08/2021 Tweet - "LIVE: At today's hearing on protecting kids online, I'm questioning the head of Instagram about how the platform puts profits over the safety of our children. Tune in:"
11/29/2021 Tweet - "NEW: My op-ed on how the bipartisan infrastructure bill will benefit Minnesota's rural communities. From improving our roads and bridges to expanding broadband access, this legislation is a historic investment in our rural economies."

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