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FCC Commissioner Deborah Tate
Orlando to Advise FCC's Tate
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 8, 2008 - 7:16pmFederal Communications Commission member Deborah Taylor Tate has tapped Greg Orlando to serve as one of her legal advisors, specializing in wireline issues, including broadband and universal service reform.
Broadband to the Home: Broadband to America
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 13, 2008 - 7:10pmIn a speech to the Broadband Properties Summit last month, Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate said, "I have been a strong proponent of a light regulatory touch for broadband service provided over cable systems, telephone lines, power lines, and wireless platforms.
Fines on broadcasters are not censorship
Submitted by Benton Foundation on April 8, 2008 - 8:15pmFederal Communications Commissioner Tate does not believe the role of the FCC is to act as a censor. However, courts have confirmed FCC authority to sanction broadcasters that air indecent material.
