A federal program that helps millions of low-income families connect to the internet has been plagued with fraud and complaints, according to government records.
While the idea of"internet for all" has largely been supported by both Democrats and Republicans, lawmakers are demanding answers from the Federal Communication Commission after from the non-partisan Government Accountability Office found the program lacks protections from fraud.
"It is very, very helpful," said Roy Estrada of Dallas, who recently sign up for the federal program at an outreach event in Plano. U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey said he worries the program's problems could create some dissension as Congress looks to extend its funding. The GAO also recommended the FCC improve its outreach efforts. According to the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, only 43% of eligible U.S. households are enrolled in the program.
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