WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), the Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today made the following statement after the Senate confirmed Larry Strickling to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

“I am pleased the Senate confirmed Larry Strickling as head of NTIA,” said Senator Hutchison.  “I look forward to working with him on vital issues facing our country, especially improving rural America’s access to broadband by focusing on unserved areas.”

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