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Congress approved a spending bill this week to support broadband infrastructure in underserved areas. Besides keeping the government open, we look at what that means for rural America. Then: How businesses are preparing for a no-deal Brexit. Plus, we talk about the biggest economic stories of the past seven days in the Weekly Wrap.

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Brexit

As Brexit approaches, some Brits are stocking up

by Stephen Beard Feb 15, 2019
Concerns over possible shortages have some Britons preparing for the worst.

Budget deal includes funds for rural broadband expansion

by Ben Bradford Feb 15, 2019
Efforts to expand broadband service in rural areas got a boost from the budget bill approved this week on Capitol Hill. Under the deal, the Department of Agriculture will receive $550 million to support broadband infrastructure in rural, underserved areas. It’s estimated that almost 30 percent of rural residents are without broadband compared to less […]

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