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flag BEAD program head resigns amid review pushing for Elon Musk's Starlink over high-speed internet.

flag Evan Feinman, who headed the $42.5 billion BEAD program aimed at expanding high-speed internet to rural America, has resigned. flag Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick initiated a review of the program, criticizing its progress and suggesting changes that could favor Elon Musk's Starlink. flag Feinman warned in an email that shifting to satellite internet could lead to slower speeds and higher costs, leaving rural areas with inferior service. flag He urged opposition to these changes, highlighting the importance of robust broadband for rural economic opportunities.

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