Klobuchar Calls for Broadband Investments as Part of Economic Recovery Plan

In her first floor speech of the 111th Senate, Sen Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) advocated for strengthening the nation's broadband infrastructure as a way to jump-start the economy. Sen Klobuchar said that incorporating these investments into the upcoming economic stimulus bill would help struggling communities, especially those in rural areas, by expanding educational, health care and employment opportunities. "In these tough economic times, broadband deployment will create jobs - not only the direct creation of jobs in the tech sector, but also the creation of even more indirect employment opportunities by increasing access to broadband." said Klobuchar. "After visiting rural communities in Minnesota to discuss economic conditions during the last two months, I heard first-hand from people about the importance of making sure they have access to fast and affordable broadband."