Millions of Americans are about to lose internet access, and Congress is to blame

Get the Full StoryThe program helped 23 million people get online, and has always had bipartisan support. So why is Congress allowing funding to run out?

Milton Perez spent more than five years living in New York City s shelter system before he found an affordable apartment in Brooklyn through a housing lottery. Having a place of his own was a relief for Perez, who is a leader with the Vocal NY Homelessness Union. But it was also a cellular dead zone, and like millions of other New Yorkers and millions more people across the country Perez couldn t afford a home internet connection.

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