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SUBCOMMITTEE ON 
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EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE RICK W . ALLEN 
12TH D ISTRICT, GEORG IA SUBCOMM ITTEE ON 
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The Honorable Tom Wheeler 
Chairman 
Federal Communications Commission 
445 12th Street SW 
Washington, DC 20554 
Dear Chairman Wheeler: 
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March 3 1, 2016 
Received & Inspected 
APR 0 .~ 2016 
FCC Mail Room 
WASHINGTON OFFICE: 
513 CANNON HOUSE O FFICE BUILDING 
WASHINGTON, D C 20515 
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AUGUSTA OFFICE: 
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BUILDING 200, SUITE 225 
AUGUSTA, GA 30909 
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DUBLIN OFFICE: 
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As Georgia's l21h Congressional District representative, I am writing to inquire about Connect America 
Fund (CAF) Phase II funds in my district. As you know, AT&T accepted CAF II to expand I 0 Mbps / I 
Mbps broadband to rural residents across Georgia, including residents of my district. 
The FCC listed Jenkins County as eligible for CAF II funds. I have heard from community leaders in 
Jenkins County of their great need for expanded broadband services. Having visited the county on 
numerous occasions and working with its leaders, I wholeheartedly agree that 10 Mbps / 1 Mbps 
broadband capabilities will be a boon for the county and its residents. I would greatly appreciate if you 
can share information with me regarding the amount of funding that will be available to Jenkins County, 
what kind of broadband buildout they can expect, and the time line of expanding broadband service. 
I hope the FCC has policies in place that ensures AT&T and other price cap carriers are able to expand 
broadband swiftly and efficiently without cumbersome and duplicative regulations. Thank you for your 
timely response to my inquiry. 
Sincerely, 
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Rick W. Allen 
Member of Congress 
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