The Rising Influence of Rising Affluence

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Momentum builds for national upgrade to broadband infrastructure:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/pandemic-builds-momentum-for-broadband-infrastructure-upgrade-11587461400

The coronavirus pandemic is boosting momentum for major broadband legislation, highlighting the widespread lack of high-speed internet in U.S. homes at a time when it has become more essential than ever.

Leading lawmakers of both parties say the long-delayed issue of closing the so-called digital divide is gaining new prominence, as Washington weighs initiatives to help speed economic recovery and improve U.S. competitiveness.

House Democrats are likely to lead the legislative push for expanded broadband in coming weeks. But many Senate Republicans also are keenly interested, and say the pandemic is underscoring the need for action.