Democrats in Congress are questioning the new FCC chief over his decision to slow the expansion of broadband subsidies for low-income households.

In a letter sent this morning, 41 House Democrats write that the commission’s actions have the effect of “reducing, not expanding, internet access” and “will hurt those in our country that need the most help.”

In his second week on the job, new FCC chairman Ajit Pai reversed a decision by his predecessor that would have allowed nine additional internet providers to offer subsidized broadband access to households near or below the poverty line.

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