FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 20 II
,JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Alcee L. Hastings
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2353 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Hastings:
Thank you for your letters concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthen
the Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this important
program. Your letters have 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 Lijeline/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 12lH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Karen Bass
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
408 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Bass:
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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445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON. D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL CqMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 20II
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Corrine Brown
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2336 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Brown:
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 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 20II
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Andre Carson
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
425 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Carson:
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 Donna M. Christensen
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1510 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Christensen:
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, 2011
~ULIUSGENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Yvette D. Clarke
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1029 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Clarke:
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 Danny K. Davis
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2159 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Davis:
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 Keith Ellison
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1027 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Ellison:
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 Ru/emaking
(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.
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 Marcia L. Fudge
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1019 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Fudge:
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 12111 STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 20II
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Al Green
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2201 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Green:
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
4415 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2160 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Jackson Lee:
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 Henry C. "Hank" Johnson
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1427 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Johnson:
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, 2011
,JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Barbara Lee
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2267 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Lee:
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 ofUnk 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 John Lewis
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
343 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Lewis:
Thank you for your letters concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthen
the Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this important
program. Your letters have 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 Rulema/dng
(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 Gregory W. Meeks
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2234 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Meeks:
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 Eleanor Holmes Norton
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2136 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Norton:
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-' 000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Donald M. Payne
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2310 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Payne:
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 STREETS.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-416-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Charles B. Rangel
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2354 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Rangel:
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 STREETS.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Laura Richardson
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1330 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Richardson:
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 Cedric Richmond
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
415 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Richmond:
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 Bobby 1. Rush
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2268 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Rush:
Thank you for your letters concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthen
the Universal Service lifeline/linkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this important
program. Your letters have 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
445 121>< STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Robert C. Scott
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1201 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Scott:
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 Bennie G. Thompson
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2466 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Thompson:
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 Edolphus Towns
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2232 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Towns:
Thank you for your letters concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthen
the Universal Service lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this important
program. Your letters have 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 Melvin Watt
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2304 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Watt:
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. WASH'NGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 20, 20 II
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Frederica Wilson
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
208 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Wilson:
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