Rep. Herrell Pushes Commerce Department for Better Rural Broadband Rollout

WASHINGTON – Rep. Yvette Herrell led a group of US Representatives requesting that Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information Evelyn Remaley ensure $42.45 billion in funding for nationwide broadband coverage is used efficiently and responsibly. Past rollouts have been plagued with waste, fraud, and abuse while failing to fully cover rural areas.