Summary
During a recent House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing, Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticized Republican witness Brendan Carr for his views on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in relation to broadband rollout initiatives. Crockett asserted that the GOP’s reluctance to embrace DEI reflects a broader fear of qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds, using Vice President Kamala Harris as an example.
Crockett’s remarks came amid discussions on the Biden-Harris administration’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, which aims to address internet access disparities. She challenged Carr’s assertion that DEI was a barrier to successful broadband implementation, highlighting that many previous federal funding efforts faltered due to financial miscalculations rather than a lack of diversity. The exchange underscored ongoing tensions between Democratic and Republican perspectives on how to effectively address issues of access and equity in technology and infrastructure.
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