MOSCOW, January 3. Millions of Americans risk being left without the Internet ahead of the election, writes Politico.
The article says that the US federal government will have to curtail the Affordable Communications Program, which allows low-income Americans to cover Internet costs, if Congress cannot find a way its funding until the spring.
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“If the funding runs out, millions of Americans will be without communications,” said Rep. Doris Matsui.
This could play a role in the upcoming elections,” «giving voters in swing states a reason to be disappointed that politicians are refusing to provide assistance,» the journalists added.
The story notes that if the program ends, 22 million Americans will lose access to the Internet.< br>The US presidential elections are scheduled for November 5, 2024.