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April 23, 2015 Robin Colwell, (202) 418-2013
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STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O’RIELLY 
ON LIFELINE PROGRAM
The Commission has to be seriously troubled by GAO’s findings and recommendation 
for the Lifeline program.  Clearly, the GAO report, in response to Chairman Thune’s request, 
raises significant and fundamental concerns regarding the underlying program, as well as the 
pilot projects.  As I have suggested before, the current program is inefficient, costly, and in 
serious need of review.  We must reevaluate our priorities for the consideration of any Lifeline 
changes.