FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 20 II

,JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Alcee L. HastingsU.S. House of Representatives2353 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Hastings:

Thank you for your letters concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letters have been entered into the record of the Commission's pendingLifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lijeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentofthese issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

•

Julius Genachowski

445 12lH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 2011

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Karen BassU.S. House of Representatives408 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congresswoman Bass:

Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letter has been entered into the record of the Commission's pendinglifeline/linkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

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445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON. D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL CqMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 20II

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Corrine BrownU.S. House of Representatives2336 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congresswoman Brown:

Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letter has been entered into the record of the Commission's pendingLifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Liftline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

•

Julius Genachowski

445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 20 II

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Andre CarsonU.S. House of Representatives425 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Carson:

Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letter has been entered into the record ofthe Commission's pendingLifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

•

Julius Genachowski

445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 2011

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Donna M. ChristensenU.S. House of Representatives1510 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congresswoman Christensen:

Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letter has been entered into the record of the Commission's pendingLifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number ofproposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

~----- .Julius Genachowski

445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 2011

~ULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Yvette D. ClarkeU.S. House of Representatives1029 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congresswoman Clarke:

Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letter has been entered into the record of the Commission's pendinglifeline/linkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number ofproposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

•

Julius Genachowski

445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20,2011

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Danny K. DavisU.S. House of Representatives2159 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Davis:

Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letter has been entered into the record of the Commission's pendingLifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

•

Julius Genachowski

445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 20 II

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Keith EllisonU.S. House of Representatives1027 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Ellison:

Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service lifeline/linkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letter has been entered into the record of the Commission's pendinglifeline/linkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Ru/emaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the LiftlinelLink Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

•

Julius Genachowski

445 12TH STREET s.w. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 2011

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Marcia L. FudgeU.S. House of Representatives1019 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congresswoman Fudge:

Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letter has been entered into the record of the Commission's pendingLifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

•

Julius Genachowski

445 12111 STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 20 II

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Al GreenU.S. House of Representatives2201 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Green:

Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letter has been entered into the record of the Commission's pendingLifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

•

Julius Genachowski

4415 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 2011

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Sheila Jackson LeeU.S. House of Representatives2160 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congresswoman Jackson Lee:

Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service Lifeline/linkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letter has been entered into the record of the Commission's pendinglifeline/linkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

•

Julius Genachowski

445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 20 II

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Henry C. "Hank" JohnsonU.S. House of Representatives1427 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Johnson:

Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service lifeline/linkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letter has been entered into the record of the Commission's pendinglifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

------ .Julius Genachowski

445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 2011

,JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Barbara LeeU.S. House of Representatives2267 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congresswoman Lee:

Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letter has been entered into the record of the Commission's pendingLifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition ofUnk Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

Julius Genachowski

445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 2011

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable John LewisU.S. House of Representatives343 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Lewis:

Thank you for your letters concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letters have been entered into the record of the Commission's pendinglifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulema/dng(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

•

Julius Genachowski

445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 2011

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Gregory W. MeeksU.S. House of Representatives2234 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Meeks:

Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service lifeline/linkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letter has been entered into the record of the Commission's pendinglifeline/linkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

-Julius Genachowski

445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 20 II

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Eleanor Holmes NortonU.S. House of Representatives2136 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congresswoman Norton:

Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service lifeline/linkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letter has been entered into the record of the Commission's pendinglifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

•

Julius Genachowski

445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON. D.C. 20554 • 202-418-' 000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 2011

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Donald M. PayneU.S. House of Representatives2310 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Payne:

Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letter has been entered into the record of the Commission's pendingLifeline/linkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

•

Julius Genachowski

445 12TH STREETS.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-416-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 2011

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Charles B. RangelU.S. House of Representatives2354 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Rangel:

Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letter has been entered into the record of the Commission's pendingLifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

------ ..Julius Genachowski

445 12TH STREETS.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 2011

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Laura RichardsonU.S. House of Representatives1330 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congresswoman Richardson:

Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letter has been entered into the record of the Commission's pendinglifeline/linkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number ofproposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted COmmenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

•

Julius Genachowski

445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 20 II

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Cedric RichmondU.S. House of Representatives415 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Richmond:

Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service lifeline/linkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letter has been entered into the record of the Commission's pendinglifeline/linkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

'--_"'-- .Julius Genachowski

445 12TH STREET s.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 20 II

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Bobby 1. RushU.S. House of Representatives2268 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Rush:

Thank you for your letters concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service lifeline/linkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letters have been entered into the record of the Commission's pendinglifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

•

Julius Genachowski

445 121>< STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 2011

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Robert C. ScottU.S. House of Representatives1201 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Scott:

Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letter has been entered into the record of the Commission's pendingLifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

'------- .Julius Genachowski

445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 20II

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Bennie G. ThompsonU.S. House of Representatives2466 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Thompson:

Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letter has been entered into the record of the Commission's pendingLifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

•

Julius Genachowski

445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 2011

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Edolphus TownsU.S. House of Representatives2232 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Towns:

Thank you for your letters concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letters have been entered into the record of the Commission's pendinglifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

•

Julius Genachowski

445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 20 II

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Melvin WattU.S. House of Representatives2304 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Watt:

Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service Lifeline/LinkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letter has been entered into the record of the Commission's pendingLifeline/LinkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

•

Julius Genachowski

445 12TH STREET S.W. WASH'NGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

September 20, 20 II

JULIUS GENACHOWSKI

CHAIRMAN

The Honorable Frederica WilsonU.S. House of Representatives208 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congresswoman Wilson:

Thank you for your letter concerning the Commission's efforts to reform and strengthenthe Universal Service lifeline/linkUp program. I appreciate your thoughts on this importantprogram. Your letter has been entered into the record of the Commission's pendingLifeline/linkUp Reform and Modernization proceeding.

The Commission is evaluating a number of proposals designed to eliminate waste, fraud,and abuse, and otherwise improve the Universal Service Fund. At the same time, theCommission is seeking comment on whether any proposals in its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking(NPRM) would impose unreasonable barriers to enrollment and participation by eligibleconsumers and households.

In addition, the Commission recently issued a Public Notice seeking targeted commenton four issues raised in the Lifeline/Link Up Reform NPRM, including the design andimplementation of a Lifeline/Link-Up broadband pilot; the one-per-residential-address proposal;revising the definition of Link Up; and improving methods for verifying continued eligibility forthe program. I believe that the Commission's analysis would benefit from further developmentof these issues in the record.

I look forward to working with you to ensure access to telecommunications andbroadband for all Americans. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

i

Julius Genachowski

445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000