Today's Quote 09.20.06
"Don't be confused by these spurious complaints about Net neutrality. Net neutrality is a solution in search of a problem."
-- Rep Bobby Rush (D-IL)
September 2006
Deleting Commercial Child Pornography Sites From the Internet: The U.S. Financial Industry’s Efforts to Combat This Problem
Hearing by the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
Thursday, September 21, 2006
10:00 AM
2123 Rayburn House Office Building
ICANN Internet Governance: Is It Working?
Hearing by the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet
Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection
Thursday, September 21, 2006
2:00 PM
2123 Rayburn House Office Building
Upcoming Media Policy Events
The Alliance for Public Technology's "Digging Deeper into the Senate Communications Act of 2006" discussion has been rescheduled for Friday. Today, the Senate Commerce Committee considers the future of ICANN and the New America Foundation discusses "The Benefits of Unlicensed Access to Vacant TV Spectrum." On Thursday, the Senate Commerce Committee holds a hearing on 3 nominations for seats on the CPB board (see more below). For these and other upcoming media policy events, see http://www.benton.org
Martin Launches IG Investigation of Missing Studies
MARTIN LAUNCHES IG INVESTIGATION OF MISSING STUDIES
[SOURCE: Broadcasting&Cable, AUTHOR: John Eggerton]
As promised, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin is investigating two reports on media ownership -- radio and TV -- that were created at the FCC but never released. In a letter to Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Martin said that he was making the second report available on the FCC Web site. He also said he would include that report, a 2003 study of radio ownership, as part of the open localism and media ownership proceedings. He did the same with the initial 2004 TV report.
Senate Commerce Committee Approves Martin Renomination
SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE APPROVES MARTIN RENOMINATION
[SOURCE: Broadcasting&Cable, AUTHOR: John Eggerton]
The Senate Commerce Committee has voted 21 to 0 to approve the renomination of Kevin Martin as Chairman of the FCC, and of John Kneuer to head the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. They await a vote in the full Senate, which is likely to come before Sept. 30.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6373388?display=Breaking+News
* Senate Commerce Committee press release
Sept 26 FCC Meeting Agenda
SEPT 26 FCC MEETING AGENDA
[SOURCE: Federal Communications Commission]
Groups Lobby, Poll Public To Push Telecom Views
Supporters and opponents of deregulatory telecommunications legislation are engaging in last-minute lobbying efforts to block, pass or alter the measure before Congress adjourns. The Senate version of the House-passed measure, H.R. 5252, faces what many observers say are slim prospects because author Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, has yet to garner the 60 votes he needs to limit debate. With billions of dollars on the line, no side is taking any chances. Proponents this week are stepping up efforts to secure passage while critics ratchet up opposition. The Senate Commerce Committee report accompanying the bill, circulated in August, will be issued this week, a panel staffer said. But the aide said floor consideration "is up to the leadership, and we're still talking with them."
Tech Manufacturers rally Against Net Neutrality
TECH MANUFACTURERS RALLY AGAINST NET NEUTRALITY
[SOURCE: C-Net|News.com, AUTHOR: Anne Broache]
Wrong Turn on Eavesdropping
WRONG TURN ON EAVESDROPPING
[SOURCE: Washington Post, AUTHOR: Editorial Staff]