Category: Statements
Grange pens letter to FCC in defense of Lifeline
The National Grange, the nation’s oldest rural advocacy organization, has filed many times at the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) to express support for the Lifeline program and its mission to make essential communications services affordable, especially for those living in rural communities. Today we are writing to support the filings in the above referenced docket … Continue reading “Grange pens letter to FCC in defense of Lifeline”
Grange urges inclusion of TV White Space in Broadband e-Connectivity Pilot
On September 10, 2018, the National Grange wrote a letter to the Honorable Sonny Perdue, U.S. Department of Agriculture, commenting on the USDA’s e-Connectivity Pilot Program and the most efficient use of these funds to bring broadband to underserved communities. Click here to read the letter.
Grange issues statement urging Congress to take Action on looming Part D Cliff
The National Grange is greatly concerned with the so-called “Medicare Part D Cliff” that would greatly increase beneficiaries’ out-of-pocket costs in 2020 without a legislative fix. On Monday, September 10, National Grange President Betsy Huber issued the following statement regarding the urgent need for Congress to prevent huge increase in Medicare Part D prescription … Continue reading “Grange issues statement urging Congress to take Action on looming Part D Cliff”
Grange: FCC telehealth vote ‘a welcome and important step forward’ for rural communities
On Thursday, August 2, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established a Notice of Inquiry proceeding for a “Connected Care Pilot Program.” The Commission’s goal with this vote is to promote telehealth access for low-income consumers and veterans, particularly those who live in rural areas. In response, Betsy Huber, President of the National Grange, issued … Continue reading “Grange: FCC telehealth vote ‘a welcome and important step forward’ for rural communities”
Grange notes concern over proposed drug importation working group
The National Grange issued the following statement in response to the planned formation of a HHS working group to examine prescription drug importation: “Rural America understands all too well the problems that arise when unregulated prescription drugs are allowed into our country. The stated inability of officials to verify the efficacy and safety of … Continue reading “Grange notes concern over proposed drug importation working group”
Cosigned Letter Urging HHS Secretrary Azar to Protect Drug Rebates to Patients
The Honorable Alex Azar, Secretary U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20201 Dear Secretary Azar, The 340B Drug Pricing Program was created in 1992 to help qualifying hospitals and safety net clinics get access to discounted prescription medicines for uninsured or vulnerable patients. While this program was created … Continue reading “Cosigned Letter Urging HHS Secretrary Azar to Protect Drug Rebates to Patients”
Statement of National Grange President Betsy Huber on FCC broadband & Internet priorities
Betsy Huber, president of the National Grange, issued the following statement to mark the beginning of new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rules governing high-speed broadband service: “For more than 10 years, the FCC and federal courts have fought over methods of regulating the Internet. This has done nothing to … Continue reading “Statement of National Grange President Betsy Huber on FCC broadband & Internet priorities”
Grange cheers streamlining of 5G deployment
Wednesday morning, Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr announced that the Commission will vote on a plan to speed next-generation wireless network (5G) deployment by streamlining the environmental and historic review processes. National Grange President Betsy Huber issued the following statement about Commissioner Carr’s announcement: We at the National Grange thank Commissioner Carr for his … Continue reading “Grange cheers streamlining of 5G deployment”
Grange urges passage of bill to fix discount drug program
WASHINGTON, D.C. (JANUARY 22, 2018) — The National Grange sent a statement to Senate on Monday, Jan. 11, supporting legislation that will provide added reforms to an essential program for rural health. The bill, S. 2312, submitted by Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy will both alter the hospital eligibility and increase oversight by the federal Health Resources … Continue reading “Grange urges passage of bill to fix discount drug program”
National Grange Statement on GAO Lifeline Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 29, 2017 – National Grange Betsy Huber issued the following statement today: “National Grange, the nation’s oldest rural advocacy organization, appreciates the work reflected in the Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Lifeline program. While the report details numerous problems and vulnerabilities of the program, … Continue reading “National Grange Statement on GAO Lifeline Report”
President Betsy Huber issued a statement in support of the proposed repeal of the EPA’s 2015 Waters of the U.S. rule
On Tuesday, National Grange President Betsy Huber issued a statement in support of the proposed repeal of the EPA’s 2015 Waters of the U.S. rule. “The National Grange is pleased to see the administration keeping its promise to America’s farmers and ranchers, by repealing the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. Repeal of this rule … Continue reading “President Betsy Huber issued a statement in support of the proposed repeal of the EPA’s 2015 Waters of the U.S. rule”
National Grange, issues a statement in response to the Trump Administration’s proposed budget.
Betsy Huber, president of the nation’s oldest farm and rural advocacy organization, the National Grange, issued a statement Thursday in response to the Trump Administration’s proposed budget. “We appreciate the administration providing a basic roadmap for spending priorities in the 2018 budget blueprint, in which the President shows continued opposition to EPA regulations that have … Continue reading “National Grange, issues a statement in response to the Trump Administration’s proposed budget.”
National Grange President’s statement on Broadband Access in rural areas
As an organization that has long advocated for increased internet access in rural and small town America, the National Grange supports the proliferation of free data and sponsored data programs, which benefit consumers by expanding mobile broadband capabilities to increase internet adoption and access to broadband across rural and underserved America. The National Grange urges … Continue reading “National Grange President’s statement on Broadband Access in rural areas”
The National Grange Supports Congressional Attention on Broadband Deployment and Budget Proposal Language
Believes Freeing Up More Wireless Airwaves is Essential Alleviating spectrum scarcity will directly benefit rural America and the agriculture sector WASHINGTON – The House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology will convene tomorrow at 10:00 am for a hearing titled, “Breaking Down Barriers to Broadband Infrastructure Deployment.” The gathering follows a hearing from the same Subcommittee … Continue reading “The National Grange Supports Congressional Attention on Broadband Deployment and Budget Proposal Language”
National Master Addresses 148th Delegate Body
During his sixth address to the members and public, National Master Ed Luttrell on Tuesday directly after the opening of the 148th Annual National Grange Convention focused heavily on overreach by government, such as unnecessary and often detrimental regulations as well as threats to personal freedoms. He also discussed challenges to the agriculture industry and … Continue reading “National Master Addresses 148th Delegate Body”
