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David Hatch
Senate Democrats In No Rush To Confirm Cheney Deputy To Critical Commerce Post
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 10, 2008 - 8:35pmThe White House’s selection of a senior aide to Vice President Dick Cheney to run a division of the Commerce Department that shapes telecom policy has languished for four months and is not expected to see Senate action.
Internet Provider As Gatekeeper: FCC Mulls The Limits
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 8, 2008 - 7:29pmLast updated: July 8, 2008 - 7:30pm
A look at the challenges facing the Federal Communications Commission as the agency seeks to more clearly define the boundary between acceptable network management and anti-competitive behavior. The line is constantly being blurred by new technologies and innovations that are often unforeseen and not easily categorized.
FCC chairman pushes reform agenda amid congressional inquiry
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 13, 2008 - 7:14amLast month, in a conference room atop the Federal Communications Commission building that has become a gathering spot for journalists, Chairman Kevin Martin made what appeared to be a routine announcement.
Legislators Push Bill To Force Broadcasters To Give Up Spectrum
Submitted by Benton Foundation on December 15, 2005 - 10:27amLast updated: April 15, 2008 - 1:39pm
Reps. Jane Harman (D-CA) and Curt Weldon (R-PA) urged House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) to force some television broadcasters to relinquish their spectrum immediately to emergency responders.
House Democrats Seek Hike In Converter Box Funding
Submitted by Benton Foundation on October 26, 2005 - 9:13amLast updated: April 15, 2008 - 12:40pm
When the House Energy and Commerce Committee takes up digital television legislation today, Democrats on the panel will seek to amend the bill with language that would substantially boost funding for subsidies for purchase of set-top converter boxes.
Senate Rejects First Responder Plan
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 15, 2005 - 8:36amLast updated: July 11, 2008 - 7:49am
The Senate rejected language that would have earmarked $5 billion in government grants to strengthen communications among emergency responders.
