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May 20, 2010

22:41
Hutchison Disappointed in FCC's Broadband Reclassification
Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), the ranking member on the Senate Commerce Committee, has written a letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski asking that he identify which elements of the National Broadband Plan are at risk from the Comcast-BitTorrent decision, and says she thinks Title II reclassification is not about that plan, but about buttressing expanded and codified network neutrality rules, which the FCC has proposed. read more
22:39
Scream 2 Now Playing At The FCC?
For the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), this summer's big rerun is being brought to you by AT&T, which first broadcast its blockbuster "shock and awe" show last fall. read more
22:38
For US Newspaper Industry, an Example in Germany?
When German researchers cast their critical gaze over debt-ridden institutions, you know they won't like what they find. So it goes for profligate Mediterranean governments -- and also, as it turns out, for the troubled American newspaper industry. read more
22:36
Sen Kerry to chair hearing on improving Web access for deaf, blind
Sen John Kerry (D-MA) will chair a hearing next week on legislation that would require technology companies, phone manufacturers and Web vendors to adapt their products for deaf or blind... read more
22:35
Obama signals support for copyright treaty
President Barack Obama offered a subtle nod this week to an expansive international copyright treaty that has riled some activists and federal lawmakers. read more
22:34
Hearing from America on Intellectual Property
Over the last few months, I have been working with policymakers across federal agencies to address the problems faced by American businesses with regards to intellectual property infringement... read more
22:33
Facebook privacy coming to a head, changes may be imminent
Facebook has found itself facing some tough choices when it comes to the direction of the company, specifically revolving around user privacy. read more
22:31
Should Uncle Sam save public media with huge cash infusion?
Free Press is advocating for expanding government's commitment to public media. Of course, there's some hurdles. read more
22:30
More Views on the Retransmission Debate
Cablevision, Cox, Sinclair, verizon weigh in. read more
22:28
Parents get help in choosing an online learning program
A new guide offers parents a roadmap in their quest to find the right online-learning program for their child. read more
22:26
Stakeholders fight for ed-tech funds
Computer-based testing, online high school courses, instructional data systems, and a dropout reengagement program that uses a blended model of instruction are just some of the uses of federal education technology funding that are occurring in states, a group of state leaders told Congress in lobbying for further ed-tech support. read more
22:25
Apple, RIM & Google: 3 Winners of the Very Expensive 3G Auction in India
Wow...the 3G auction in India has raised a whopping $11 billion by selling licenses to some of the country's major telecom carriers. read more
22:24
America's Amazing Rise to 3G Dominance
Nearly 70 percent of U.S. cell phone subscribers are on a 3G network. read more
22:21
Bringing Congress to Every Home in America: The New Media Working Group
Democrats have been at the forefront of using new media in politics for more than a decade and we intend to stay on the cutting edge... read more
22:20
Social Media Ranks Second Only To TV For Entertainment
Social media may or may not be advertising, according to some people on Madison Avenue, but according to the average consumer, it has emerged as a top form of media entertainment. read more
22:17
Microsoft to give governments heads up on security vulnerabilities
Microsoft will share technical information on security vulnerabilities with some government organizations before it publicly releases security patches to help governments protect critical infrastructure. read more
22:16
Venture capital flooding into telecom again
Q&A with Salvatore Tirabassi. read more
22:15
Delays in telecom switch costing government millions
Delays in the federal government's switch to a new telecommunications contract are costing taxpayers more than $20 million each month in missed savings. read more
22:13
ACLU backs Amazon in North Carolina privacy dispute
The state of North Carolina's attempts to secure the private records of Amazon customers are unconstitutional, according to the American Civil Liberties Union. read more
22:12
Google Unveils Web Software for TV With Intel, Sony
Google introduced software that puts Web content on television to persuade more consumers to use the Internet in their living rooms and view advertisements that generate revenue. read more