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NTCA Cites 'Essential' RUS Role as USDA Chief Announces Reorganization

NTCA hailed Rural Utilities Service work as Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced a USDA reorganization Thursday. Rural development agencies will be "elevated" to reporting directly to the secretary, said a USDA release. “The Rural Development programs within USDA are critical…

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to national goals with respect to promoting the availability of infrastructure throughout the United States,” said NTCA CEO Shirley Bloomfield in a statement. “The Rural Utilities Service in particular has played and will continue to play an essential role in providing financing for telecommunications network projects that drive economic development and job creation in rural America. We hope USDA’s leadership will help build upon the many successes.”