September 2020

Democrats call for narrowing digital divide to help students during pandemic

Ensuring all US households have high-speed internet will help provide similar education opportunities to students at different income levels, particularly during the pandemic, Democrats said. “Education justice involves giving everybody the same access to information,” said Rep. Donna Shalala (D-FL).

Who would Joe Biden pick for the FCC?

Joe Biden may or may not have a short list of people he'd nominate to chair the Federal Communications Commission, but the rest of Washington does. Tech lobbyists, tech activists, and current and former FCC officials have all begun speculating about who Biden would choose if he wins.

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Senate Commerce Committee

Date 
Wed, 09/16/2020 - 14:45

An executive session to consider legislative measures and nominations including but not limited to:



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Communications and Technology Subcommittee

House Commerce Committee

Date 
Thu, 09/17/2020 - 15:00

Hearing on oversight of the Federal Communications Commission