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  "description": "The senator says the new law will strengthen vetting of companies participating in federal broadband programs.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-25T22:30:04.000Z",
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  "textContent": "WASHINGTON, June 25, 2026 – Sen. **Shelley Moore Capito** , R-W.Va., is imploring internet service providers to deliver on commitments made to bring high-speed internet to her constituents by passing the Rural Broadband Protection Act.\n\n“Time and time again, internet service providers have come to West Virginia and promised a fix to our connectivity issues using federal resources we’ve fought to secure. Too often, these assurances have failed to materialize,” Capito said, in an op-ed published Thursday in _The Washington Times_.\n\nLearn about America250 / Telecom150\n\n\n                            Learn about America250 / Telecom150\n                        \n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Capito Says Rural Broadband Protection Act Will Bring Connectivity to West Virginia",
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