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One Man, One Long List, No More Web Ads
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 25, 2008 - 7:41amA machinist and self-described "blue-collar guy" in his mid-50s from upstate New York, Rick752, as he's known online, spends most nights upstairs in his den assembling a list of Internet ad sites and related data.
US Network Falters in Mideast Mission
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 23, 2008 - 8:34amA look at al-Hurra, an Arabic-language television network financed by the US government. Al-Hurra -- "The Free One" in Arabic -- is the centerpiece of a US government campaign to spread democracy in the Middle East.
US Network Falters in Mideast Mission
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 23, 2008 - 8:08amA look at al-Hurra, an Arabic-language television network financed by the US government. Al-Hurra -- "The Free One" in Arabic -- is the centerpiece of a US government campaign to spread democracy in the Middle East.
Applying a Personal Touch to the Campaign
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 23, 2008 - 8:07amIn his march to the Democratic presidential nomination, Sen Barack Obama has demonstrated an ability to mesmerize 20,000 people in an arena, but for all his sudden fame, most voters know little about the texture of his life.
XM, Sirius Plunge After Merger Report
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 20, 2008 - 7:53amDays after the nation's top telecommunications policymaker signaled his approval of a merger between the two satellite radio providers, XM and Sirius, a negative report released yesterday on the future of the companies sent shares of each firm sharply lower.
Today's Quote 06.19.08
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 19, 2008 - 9:59amLast updated: June 19, 2008 - 10:00am
"Now we're full-blown into this digital era, and we, in general, need to upgrade the laws that ensure that there is accessibility for all the people who use these new technologies."
-- Rep Ed Markey (D-MA)
Access Denied
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 19, 2008 - 9:52amLast updated: June 19, 2008 - 10:04am
In many ways, Web technologies and mobile devices have created new ways for blind and deaf consumers to find information and connect with friends. But as entertainment and communications tools increasingly take digital form, some people with disabilities feel left behind.
White House May Keep Documents in E-Mail Flap Private, Judge Rules
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 17, 2008 - 7:32amUS District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ruled June 16 that the White House does not have to make public internal documents examining the potential disappearance of e-mails sent during some of the Bush administration's biggest controversies.
Radio Merger Under Fire From Black Lawmakers
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 17, 2008 - 7:28amSenior members of the Congressional Black Caucus yesterday criticized a compromise plan for the proposed merger of the XM and Sirius satellite radio companies, saying the deal does not provide enough opportunities for minority-owned programming.
FCC Chair To Support XM-Sirius Merger
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 16, 2008 - 8:12amFederal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin said yesterday that he will support a merger between the nation's sole satellite radio operators, XM and Sirius, a decision that could remove the last regulatory hurdle in the lengthy and heavily criticized move to make the companies one.
