FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Joe Baca
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2366 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Baca:
Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthen
the Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this important
program. Your letter has been entered into the record ofthe Commission's pending
Lifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.
The Commission is evaluating a number ofproposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,
and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, the
Commission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligible
consumers and households.
In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted comment
on four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design and
implementation ofa Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;
revising the definition ofLink Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility for
the program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further development
ofthese issues in the record.
I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications and
broadband for all Americans. Please let me know ifI can be ofany further assistance.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 121l-I STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 20II
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Shelley Berkley
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
405 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Berkley:
Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to refonn and strengthen
the Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this important
program. Your letter has been entered into the record ofthe Commission's pending
lifeline/LinkUp Refonn and Modernization proceeding.
The Commission is evaluating a number ofproposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,
and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, the
Commission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligible
consumers and households.
In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted comment
on four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design and
implementation ofa Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;
revising the definition ofLink Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility for
the program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further development
ofthese issues in the record.
I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications and
broadband for all Americans. Please let me know ifI can be ofany further assistance.
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S,W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-416-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable George K. Butterfield
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2305 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Butterfield:
Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to refonn and strengthen
the Universal Service lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this important
program. Your letter has been entered into the record ofthe Commission's pending
lifeline/LinkUp Refonn and Modernization proceeding.
The Commission is evaluating a number ofproposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,
and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, the
Commission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligible
consumers and households.
In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted comment
on four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design and
implementation ofa Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;
revising the definition ofLink Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility for
the program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further development
ofthese issues in the record.
I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications and
broadband for all Americans. Please let me know ifI can be ofany further assistance.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 121H STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 20 II
JULIUS GENACHQWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Steve I. Cohen
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1005 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Cohen:
, Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthen
tl~e,Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this impOltant
program. Your letter has been entered into the record ofthe Commission's pending
Lifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.
The Commission is evaluating a nwnber ofproposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,
and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, the
Commission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its No/ice ofProposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to emollment and participation by eligible
consumers and households.
In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted comment
on four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design and
implementation ofa Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;
revising the definition ofLink Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility for
the program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further development
ofthese issues in the record.
I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications and
broadband for all Americans. Please let me know ifI can be ofany further assistance.
Sincerely,
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-4 I 8-, 000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 20 II
,JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Ted Deutch
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1024 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Deutch:
Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthen
the Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this important
program. Your letter has been entered into the record ofthe Commission's pending
Lifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.
The Commission is evaluating a number ofproposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,
and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, the
Commission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligible
consumers and households.
In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted comment
on four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design and
implementation ofa Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;
revising the definition ofLink Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility for
the program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further development
ofthese issues in the record.
I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications and
broadband for all Americans. Please let me know ifI can be ofany further assistance.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12T1-t STREET S.w. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20.554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Eliot L. Engel
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2161 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Engel:
Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthen
the Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this important
program. Your letter has been entered into the record ofthe Commission's pending
Lifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.
The Commission is evaluating a number ofproposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,
and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, the
Commission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligible
consumers and households.
In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted comment
on four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design and
implementation ofa Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;
revising the definition ofLink Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility for
the program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further development
ofthese issues in the record.
I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications and
broadband for all Americans. Please let me know ifI can be ofany further assistance.
Sincerely,
:.-_--- .
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET s.w. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 20 II
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Raul M. Grijalva
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1511 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Grijalva:
Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthen
the Universal Service lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this important
program. Your letter has been entered into the record ofthe Commission's pending
lifeline/linkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.
The Commission is evaluating a number ofproposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,
and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, the
Commission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligible
consumers and households.
In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted comment
on four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design and
implementation ofa Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;
revising the definition ofLink Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility for
the program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further development
ofthese issues in the record.
I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications and
broadband for all Americans. Please let me know ifI can be ofany further assistance.
Sincerely,
:.----- .
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20,2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Luis Gutierrez
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2266 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Gutierrez:
Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthen
the Universal Service lifeline/linkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this important
program. Your letter has been entered into the record ofthe Commission's pending
lifeline/linkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.
The Commission is evaluating a number ofproposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,
and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, the
Commission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligible
consumers and households.
In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted comment
on four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design and
implementation ofa Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;
revising the definition ofLink Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility for
the program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further development
ofthese issues in the record.
I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications and
broadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be ofany further assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 2011
,JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable William Keating
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
315 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Keating:
Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthen
the Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this important
program. Your letter has been entered into the record ofthe Commission's pending
Lifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.
The Commission is evaluating a number ofproposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,
and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, the
Commission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligible
consumers and households.
In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted comment
on four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design and
implementation ofa Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;
revising the definition ofLink Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility for
the program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further development
ofthese issues in the record.
I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications and
broadband for all Americans. Please let me know ifI can be ofany further assistance.
_--== I
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON. D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Ben Ray Lujan
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
330 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Lujan:
Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthen
the Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this important
program. Your letter has been entered into the record ofthe Commission's pending
Lifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.
The Commission is evaluating a number ofproposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,
and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, the
Commission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligible
consumers and households.
In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted comment
on four issues raised in the LiftlinelLink Up Reform NPRM, including the design and
implementation ofa Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;
revising the definition ofLink Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility for
the program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further development
ofthese issues in the record.
I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications and
broadband for all Americans. Please let me know ifI can be ofany further assistance.
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12n-l STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202·418·1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Carolyn B. Maloney
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2332 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Maloney:
Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthen
the Universal Service Lifeline/linkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this important
program. Your letter has been entered into the record ofthe Commission's pending
lifeline/linkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.
The Commission is evaluating a number ofproposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,
and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, the
Commission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligible
consumers and households.
In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted comment
on four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design and
implementation ofa Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;
revising the definition ofLink Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility for
the program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further development
ofthese issues in the record.
I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications and
broadband for all Americans. Please let me know ifI can be ofany further assistance.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12n-t STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 2011
,JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Mike Pence
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
100 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Pence:
Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthen
the Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this important
program. Your letter has been entered into the record ofthe Commission's pending
Lifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.
The Commission is evaluating a number ofproposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,
and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, the
Commission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligible
consumers and households.
In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted comment
on four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design and
implementation ofa Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;
revising the definition ofLink Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility for
the program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further development
ofthese issues in the record.
I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications and
broadband for all Americans. Please let me know ifI can be ofany further assistance.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET s.w. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Pedro R. Pierluisi
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1213 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Pierluisi:
Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthen
the Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this important
program. Your letter has been entered into the record ofthe Commission's pending
lifeline/linkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.
The Commission is evaluating a number ofproposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,
and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, the
Commission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligible
consumers and households.
In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted comment
on four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design and
implementation ofa Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;
revising the definition ofLink Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility for
the program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further development
ofthese issues in the record.
I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications and
broadband for all Americans. Please let me know ifI can be ofany further assistance.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH 5TREETS.W. WASHINGTON. D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20,2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2206 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen:
Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthen
the Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this important
program. Your letter has been entered into the record ofthe Commission's pending
Lifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.
The Commission is evaluating a number ofproposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,
and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, the
Commission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligible
consumers and households.
In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted comment
on four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design and
implementation ofa Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;
revising the definition ofLink Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility for
the program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further development
ofthese issues in the record.
I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications and
broadband for all Americans. Please let me know ifI can be ofany further assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 20II
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Lucille Roybal-Allard
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2330 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Roybal-Allard:
Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthen
the Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this important
program. Your letter has been entered into the record ofthe Commission's pending
lifeline/linkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.
The Commission is evaluating a number ofproposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,
and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, the
Commission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligible
consumers and households.
In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted comment
on four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design and
implementation ofa Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;
revising the definition ofLink Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility for
the program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further development
ofthese issues in the record.
I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications and
broadband for all Americans. Please let me know ifI can be ofany further assistance.
'~-----.
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 20II
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Gregorio Sablan
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
423 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Sablan:
Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthen
the Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this important
program. Your letter has been entered into the record ofthe Commission's pending
lifeline/linkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.
The Commission is evaluating a number ofproposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,
and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, the
Commission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligible
consumers and households.
In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted comment
on four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design and
implementation ofa Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;
revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility for
the program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further development
ofthese issues in the record.
I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications and
broadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be ofany further assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET s.w. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 20 II
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Janice D. Schakowsky
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2367 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Schakowsky:
Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthen
the Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this important
program. Your letter has been entered into the record ofthe Commission's pending
LifelinelLinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.
The Commission is evaluating a number ofproposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,
and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, the
Commission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligible
consumers and households.
In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted comment
on four issues raised in the Liftline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design and
implementation ofa Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;
revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility for
the program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further development
ofthese issues in the record.
I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications and
broadband for all Americans. Please let me know ifI can be ofany further assistance.
Julius Genachowski
Sincerely,
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445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 •202~4I 8-1 000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 20 II
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Albio Sires
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2342 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Sires:
Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthen
the Universal Service lifeline/linkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this important
program. Your letter has been entered into the record ofthe Commission's pending
lifeline/linkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.
The Commission is evaluating a number ofproposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,
and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, the
Commission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligible
consumers and households.
In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted comment
on four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design and
implementation ofa Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;
revising the definition ofLink Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility for
the program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further development
ofthese issues in the record.
I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications and
broadband for all Americans. Please let me know ifI can be ofany further assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 20II
,JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Debbie Wasserman Schultz
U,S. House ofRepresentatives
118 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz:
Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthen
the Universal Service lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this important
program. Your letter has been entered into the record ofthe Commission's pending
lifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.
The Commission is evaluating a number ofproposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,
and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, the
Commission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligible
consumers and households.
In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted comment
on four issues raised in the Liftline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design and
implementation ofa Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;
revising the definition ofLink Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility for
the program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further development
ofthese issues in the record.
I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications and
broadband for all Americans. Please let me know ifI can be ofany further assistance.
Sincerely,
-
Julius Genachowski
445 121H STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000