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Telecommunications Policy Reform
McCain's Tech Policy Would Be Like His Computer Skills -- Yikes!
Submitted by Benton Foundation on August 8, 2008 - 7:16amLast updated: August 8, 2008 - 7:17am
As bad as it is that Sen John McCain (R-AZ) isn't familiar with, and doesn't use, a computer for even little things, that's just a symptom of something far more serious.
Today's Quote 05.07.08
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 7, 2008 - 10:48am"The Internet is unquestionably the new TV."
-- Steve Peterman, executive producer of Hannah Montana
House Panel Discusses Preserving Internet Freedom
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 6, 2008 - 4:49pmLast updated: May 7, 2008 - 7:38am
The House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Internet held a hearing on the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 (HR 5353). Much of the discussion focused on Network Neutrality.
House Hearing Set on Internet Freedom Preservation Act
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 5, 2008 - 7:31amOn Tuesday, the House Telecommunications & Internet Subcommittee will hold a hearing on the Internet Freedom Preservation Act (HR 5353), which could put some more teeth in the Federal Communications Commission's guidelines on network nondiscrimination, the issue that prompted the Network Neutrality and, more recently, network-management debates.
Next Week's Agenda
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 2, 2008 - 7:25amThis weekend there's Fordham University's Information and the Information Economy conference and next week there's a hearing on The Internet Freedom Preservation Act (HR 5353). For these and other upcoming media policy events, see http://www.benton.org/calendar/2008/5
Eshoo Introduces Free Wireless Broadband Legislation
Submitted by Benton Foundation on April 17, 2008 - 8:26pmRep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) and Rep. Christopher Cannon (R-UT) introduced the Wireless Internet Nationwide for Families Act (WIN) which, if enacted, would foster the deployment of a new nation-wide wireless broadband network.
National Conference for Media Reform
Submitted by Benton Foundation on January 15, 2008 - 2:32pmLast updated: February 25, 2008 - 5:55pm
Jun 5 2008 - 12:00pm - Jun 8 2008 - 12:00pm
The National Conference for Media Reform will be held in Minneapolis, June 6-8, 2008.
Congress slow on tech issues in '07
Submitted by Benton Foundation on December 19, 2007 - 8:35amLast updated: February 21, 2008 - 10:14am
No one is calling 2007 a banner year for the technology industry in the U.S. Congress.
Community Broadband Bill Approved by Senate Commerce Committee
Submitted by Benton Foundation on October 31, 2007 - 9:27amLast updated: February 21, 2008 - 9:20am
The Senate Commerce Committee approved legislation to increase access to broadband services for cities and towns across America. The bill, the Community Broadband Act of 2007 (S.1853), would allow municipalities to help fill the void in broadband access and enhance public safety development while bringing broadband services to their residents.
Broadband Bills on Congressional Agenda
Submitted by Benton Foundation on October 25, 2007 - 9:22amLast updated: February 21, 2008 - 9:13am
The House Commerce Committee is scheduled to markup the Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 (HR 3919) today (see http://energycommerce.house.gov/membios/schedule.shtml). The Community Broadband Act of 2007 (S. 1853), a bill aimed at removing barriers that prevent cities and towns from offering broadband services to their residents, is scheduled for a Senate markup on October 30. (see http://www.benton.org/node/6649).
