Byron Dorgan: Will Rural Areas Be Left Behind?

On August 16th, MinnPost ran an op-ed written by former Senator Byron Dorgan discussing how it’s important to get USF reform right.

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Rural Telco CEOs Mike Foster, Ron Laudner Urge Responsible USF Reform

In separate op-eds in their local newspapers, Mike Foster of Twin Valley Telephone (KS) and Ron Laudner of OmniTel Communications (IA) informed readers of the serious problems with the FCC’s proposed reforms to the Universal Service Fund.

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Sen. Byron Dorgan: Will the FCC stay committed to rural America?

Today, The Hill, published an op-ed written by former Senator Byron Dorgan (ND) on the subject of USF reform and the potential hazards of the FCC’s current proposal.… Continue reading “Sen. Byron Dorgan: Will the FCC stay committed to rural America?”