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NRECA applauds Trump’s creation of Rural America Task Force

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) released a statement recently applauding President Trump’s creation of the Rural America Task Force, which was desgined to examine and address the concerns of rural America.

“We appreciate President Trump recognizing the need to prioritize rural American families and businesses,” NRECA CEO Jim Matheson said. “This task force is a key step as we seek to develop rural communities economically. That includes implementing new energy technologies to meet tomorrow’s energy needs while also deploying broadband and other services to enhance daily lives throughout rural America.”

In February, NRECA led more than 40 organizations in sending a letter to the White House calling on the administration to prioritize the interests of rural communities. Other initiatives that sought to highlight the needs of rural Americans have also been led by electric cooperatives and coalitions.

“America’s electric cooperatives are deeply invested in the communities they serve,” Matheson said. “They look forward to working with this new task force while continuing to empower millions of rural American families and businesses.”

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