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Counties losing millennials, new business due to lack of internet

Lack of reliable internet access is stifling opportunity in rural counties.

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Rural Action Caucus

NACo's Rural Action Caucus (RAC) is a key component of NACo. RAC is the voice for America's rural counties before Congress and the Administration. Nearly two-thirds of the nation's 3,069 counties are designated as rural, with a combined population of 60 million.
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Agriculture & Rural Affairs Steering Committee

Responsible for all matters pertaining to USDA agriculture, rural development programs, rural renewable energy development, research and extension, food safety, and conservation programs.

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Arthur Scott

Associate Legislative Director – Political Outreach Manager

NACo's Rural Action Caucus is a key component of NACo. RAC is the voice for America's rural counties before Congress and the Administration. Nearly two-thirds of the nation's 3,069 counties are designated as rural, with a combined population of 60 million..