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Story summary
- The Digital Equity Act, part of the 2021 infrastructure law, saw $2.75 billion in funding terminated in spring after President Donald Trump criticized it on social media.
- Digital navigators such as Megan Waiters in Alabama helped many connect to the internet.
- A KFF Health News analysis finds nearly 3 million Americans lack adequate medical services and internet access, worsening health outcomes.
- The funding loss jeopardizes navigators' work.
