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White House
Implementing the America COMPETES Act
Submitted by Benton Foundation on August 19, 2008 - 5:43pmLast updated: August 19, 2008 - 5:43pm
President George Bush has assigned John H. Marburger III, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, to convene a National Science and Technology Summit and submit a report to the Congress detailing the results of the summit, as mandated by the America COMPETES Act.
President Bush Signs FISA Amendments Act
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 10, 2008 - 8:37pm"I'm pleased to sign landmark legislation that is vital to the security of our people. The bill will allow our intelligence professionals to quickly and effectively monitor the communications of terrorists abroad while respecting the liberties of Americans here at home."
White House: Retroactive Liability Protection Is Critical to Our National Security
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 8, 2008 - 7:36pmCongress should act quickly to pass the crucial long-term FISA modernization bill to keep our Nation safe. The strong bipartisan legislation passed in the House provides the Intelligence Community with the tools it needs to secure our Nation while protecting the liberties of Americans.
Nominations for Broadcasting Board of Governors
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 6, 2008 - 8:23pm(6/26) President George Bush has nominated Peter Robert Kann and Michael Meehan to be Members of the Broadcasting Board of Governors.
New CPB Nominees
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 29, 2008 - 8:11pmPresident George Bush has nominated the following individuals to be Members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
OMB: President Should Veto FCC Override
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 15, 2008 - 2:15pmLast updated: May 15, 2008 - 3:50pm
The Administration strongly opposes Senate passage of S. J. Res. 28, a resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with respect to broadcast media ownership. The FCC rule, which is the product of years of study and extensive public comment and consultation, modestly and judiciously modernizes decades-old media ownership regulations that highly restrict cross-ownership of newspapers and broadcast stations.
Implementing America COMPETES Act
Submitted by Benton Foundation on April 11, 2008 - 7:42amPresident George Bush has designated the Committee on Technology of the National Science and Technology Council to carry out the responsibilities assigned to the Council on Innovation and Competitiveness in section 1006 of the America COMPETES Act.
Bush Names National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee and National Infrastructure Advisory Council
Submitted by Benton Foundation on April 8, 2008 - 8:11pmPresident Bush named Members of the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee and the National Infrastructure Advisory Council.
