Rep. Donald McEachin
Bad data on service and quality from internet service providers is frustrating to many members of Congress on both sides of the aisle.
Now one Virginia congressman is doing something about it. Michael Pope reports.
Bill Aims to Gather Better Data About Internet Service Areas
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