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Stevens Seeking Consensus on DTV Bill That Avoids 'Byrd Rule'

Submitted by Benton Foundation on October 20, 2005 - 9:33am
Last updated: April 15, 2008 - 12:32pm

The Senate Commerce Committee is to consider today a bill that would set a hard date (April 7, 2009) for the end of analog TV broadcasts in the US. But, as senators are want to do, a number of Republicans are planning to add amendments to a bill drafted by Committee Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska.

Senate Digital TV Bill Sets April 2009 'Hard Date'

Submitted by Benton Foundation on October 17, 2005 - 7:29am
Last updated: April 15, 2008 - 12:18pm

Analog television broadcasting would go dark on April 7, 2009, under draft digital television legislation by the Senate Commerce Committee.

Congressional Telecom Agenda

Submitted by Benton Foundation on October 14, 2005 - 7:13am
Last updated: April 15, 2008 - 12:16pm

In a new report, the Congressional Research Service speculates about possible telecom reform legislation.

NCTA Claims Progress in Multicast Must-Carry Fight

Submitted by Benton Foundation on October 3, 2005 - 7:27am
Last updated: April 15, 2008 - 12:06pm

Speaking to the National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications, National Cable and Telecommunications Association President Kyle McSlarrow said the cable lobby is making progress in its fight to oppose broadcasters' push for "multicast must carry"

Congress Promises DTV Action for Emergency Communications

Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 30, 2005 - 8:47am
Last updated: April 15, 2008 - 12:04pm

Emergency communications would get a major boost if Congress passes digital television transition legislation freeing spectrum for public safety uses.

Civil Rights Groups Urge Congress to Close 'Digital Divide'

Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 28, 2005 - 7:35am
Last updated: April 15, 2008 - 12:01pm

"This debate will be about who gets to speak and for what price."

Right-of-Way and PEG Control

Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 19, 2005 - 9:19am
Last updated: July 11, 2008 - 8:15am

Local telecom regulators converge in Washington this week for the annual National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors conference amid challenges to their power as the Bells push for national video franchising.

Telecom Reform Legislation

Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 19, 2005 - 9:11am
Last updated: July 11, 2008 - 8:11am

The House draft telecom reform bill's "broad scope" "suggests final passage before the 2006 elections remains an uphill battle,"...

Music Activists Call for Payola Crackdown

Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 15, 2005 - 8:48am
Last updated: July 11, 2008 - 7:56am

As the FCC prepares its pay-to-play probe, fueled by N.Y. Attorney Gen. Eliot Spitzer's recent payola investigation...

DTV Bill Gets New Life with Oct. 26 Reconciliation Deadline

Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 14, 2005 - 11:16am
Last updated: July 10, 2008 - 9:41pm

Senate leadership set Oct. 26 as the new deadline for budget reconciliation, which puts DTV legislation back on track for consideration while giving lawmakers time to deal with funding for Hurricane Katrina.