Dept of Justice Approves Two Big Telecom Mergers
[SOURCE: National Journal's Insider Update, AUTHOR: David Hatch]
October 2005
Media Ownership and Political Discourse: Implications for Minorities and Women
4-6 p.m.
November 14, 2005
Howard University
Screening Room West, School of Communications
(located in C.B. Powell Building)
525 Bryant Street, NW
Washington, DC 20059
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Panelists:
Janine Jackson, M.A., New York City
Program Director, Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR), and
producer/host of FAIR's syndicated radio program CounterSpin
"Is there diversity in today's media marketplace of ideas?"
Mergers of Telecom Giants Ends Hope of Meaningful Competition in Phone, High-Speed Internet Service
[SOURCE: Consumers Union press release]
SBC's Embrace of AT&T Brand Brings History -- and Baggage
[SOURCE: Wall Street Journal, AUTHOR: Dionne Searcey dionne.searcey@wsj.com and Brian Steinberg brian.steinberg@wsj.com]
E-911 Measure Would Override FCC's Internet Telephony Rules
[SOURCE: Technology Daily, AUTHOR: Drew Clark]
TVs Hit With Proposed Kids Fines
[SOURCE: Broadcasting&Cable, AUTHOR: John Eggerton]
What does Libco have against kids? The TV station owner has been hit with $14,000 in proposed FCC fines for "willful and repeated failures," to put information on kids TV shows in its public file. But the FCC also has decided to renew its station licenses anyway, saying the violations were not serious or evidencing "a pattern of abuse." Keeping that public record is one of stations' obligations under the Children's TV Act of 1990.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6278011.html?display=Breaking...
Rehr To Boost NAB Value To Members
Bill Novelli, AARP's CEO, should expect a call soon from National Association of Broadcasters President Eddie Fritts. The House version of digital television transition legislation, short on funds to subsidize analog-to-digital converter boxes, could leave AARP members in the dark or paying for the privilege of keeping their TV sets running. But as Mr. Fritts battles on over DTV legislation, the lobbying organization is also preparing to welcome a new leader, former National Beer Wholesalers Association President David Rehr. One of DC's top lobbyist, this K Street-connected Republican and big fund raiser will be taking over the NAB December 5. He's vowed to "increase the value proposition for the association's members." He told the NAB board, "What I do know is lobbying. I know how to make a message simple to communicate with a busy policymaker; I know how to form lasting relationships with members of Congress and ask for support when I need it. As beer wholesalers can tell you, I don't take no for an answer when it comes to advocating on behalf of my association on Capitol Hill." He continued, "Some of you may be thinking: What does this beer guy know about radio and television. Well, in all honesty, more than I knew about beer when I went to the National Beer Wholesalers Association. And if you ask beer wholesalers, they will tell you that I was a very passionate advocate for their interests."
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6278638?display=Breaking+News...
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* Summary of Rehr's remarks to NAB board:
http://www.nab.org/newsroom/pressrel/Releases/102705_Rehr_to_Board.htm
As Verizon Enters Cable Business, It Faces Local Static
[SOURCE: Wall Street Journal, AUTHOR: Dionne Searcey dionne.searcey@wsj.com]
Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee
[SOURCE: National Telecommunications and Information Administration]
Post-Katrina Press: Same as it Ever Was
[SOURCE: AlterNet, AUTHOR: Eric Alterman]