The two correct answers that the student should include as evidence for their argument that libraries in the United States should receive more federal funding are:
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The roles of libraries have become broader in recent decades, serving larger roles in the communities where they are found.
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Libraries are the only source of internet access for millions of low-income people in underserved communities.
These points provide strong evidence of the evolving importance and necessity of libraries in providing essential services to communities, particularly as they play critical roles beyond traditional functions and serve populations with limited access to technology and information.