For Immediate Release
Contact: Hillary Crowder, 703-351-2086, [email protected]
Arlington, Va. (March 16, 2015)—NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association today issued the following statement from Chief Executive Officer Shirley Bloomfield regarding Brandon McBride’s appointment as administrator of the Rural Utilities Service:
“NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association congratulates Brandon McBride on his appointment. He has been a champion of the industry in the Senate, and our nearly 900 community-based telecom providers are looking forward to partnering with him to secure a bright broadband future for all of rural America,” said Bloomfield. “NTCA also thanks Acting Administrator Jasper Schneider for his work over the past several months. He has been a strong supporter of robust broadband deployment, and we wish him all the best as he moves forward with his career.”
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