Technology · 06/07/2009Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FCC Suspends Mr. Douglas A. Benit from E-Rate Program and Initiates Debarment Proceedings

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has suspended Mr. Douglas A. Benit from participating in the E-Rate Program and is initiating debarment proceedings against him, following an investigation.

Original source language: Federal Register — Federal Communications CommissionOpen original release →

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