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August 1, 2010

16:59
Saturday Broadband Reclassification Bill Meeting Held
What's been termed the "Big Six" negotiating team of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association, AT&T, Verizon, Google, Skype and the Open Internet Coalition continued to meet with Federal Communications Commission officials on July 30 about a possible targeted bill to clarify the FCC's broadband regulatory authority. read more
16:58
Students finally wake up to Facebook privacy issues
Students care about Facebook privacy more than the world thinks, and their use of privacy controls has skyrocketed recently, according to two researchers. read more
16:55
Media Coverage of City Governments
As the media landscape shifts, so too have newsroom resources. One looming question is where people can find coverage of local news subjects, particularly government and public affairs. read more
16:53
Online-Only Western Governors University Could be New Model for Education
The need for affordable and flexible education rings truer today than ever before. read more
16:51
$114 billion still available for federal contractors before Sept. 30
The federal government still has $114 billion in play for contract spending before the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30, an industry analyst has concluded. FedSources predicts fourth quarter contracting activity will pick up significantly compared to the previous three quarters of fiscal 2010, particularly for smaller purchases. read more

July 30, 2010

16:49
Chandler, Grayson oppose FCC's reclassification plan
Reps Ben Chandler (D-KY) and Alan Grayson (D-FL), who each support network neutrality rules, each sent letters to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski to say he should not bring broadband under the more stringent "Title II" legal framework that currently regulates telephone service. read more
16:47
Publisher argues free access to research violates administration's transparency initiative
Free online access to federally funded research articles defies the White House's open government directive, a journal publisher told House members at a hearing on July 29. read more
16:45
Evaluating Programs for Efficacy and Cost-Efficiency
Rigorous, independent program evaluations can be key resources in determining whether government programs are achieving their intended outcomes as effectively as possible and at the lowest possible cost. To strengthen program evaluation, the Office of Management and Budget is continuing for FY 2012 the government-wide efforts started in the FY 2011 Budget process including on-line information about existing evaluations. read more
16:39
Immediate Review of Information Technology Projects
Pursuant to OMB Memorandum 10-25, "Reforming the Federal Government's Efforts to Manage Information Technology Projects," the Administration is undertaking detailed reviews of the highest risk IT projects across the Federal Government to address these systemic problems. read more
16:37
What if we had a news outlet exclusively focused on follow-up journalism?
What if we had an outlet dedicated to continuity journalism -- a news organization whose sole purpose was to follow up on stories whose sheer magnitude precludes them from ongoing treatment by our existing media outlets? read more
16:34
Guiding Principles for Stage 1 Meaningful Use Adjustments
The changes to meaningful use boiled down to four themes. read more
16:33
Beyond Cuts: High-Tech 'Band-Aids' Call Doctors
Band-Aids aren't just for cuts anymore. read more
15:03
Is an Internet sales tax coming?
A movement is slowly building in Washington to banish one of the biggest perks of shopping online: not paying sales tax. read more
14:59
National Broadband Network is a Defining Issue in Australian Election
This headline is presented in partnership with:Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard unveiled an expanded footprint for a planned national high-speed fiber Internet network that will now reach 93% of homes and businesses, up from 90% previously. read more
14:54
Australia begs residents to accept free fiber connection
This headline is presented in partnership with:If your government had decided to install a national, open-access fiber-to-the-home network to 93 percent of all residents, if the installation was free, and if the fiber hookup had no effect on your existing phone or cable service and committed you to nothing... wouldn't you take it? read more
14:51
Bill to keep cell phones out of prison passes both chambers
A bill to prevent inmates from using cell phones while in prison passed the Senate by unanimous consent on July 28. read more
14:50
$9 Million BTOP Award for SmartChicago
The Commerce Department's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced a nearly $9 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act investment to help bridge the technological divide and increase economic opportunities in Illinois. read more
14:48
FCC Seeks Comment on World Radiocommunication Conference Recommendations
On July 28, 2010, the Advisory Committee for the 2012 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-12 Advisory Committee) approved and provided for Federal Communications Commission consideration its recommendations on a number of issues that will be considered by the 2012 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-12). read more
14:46
Katz Tapped to be Genachowski's Legal Advisor
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski announced the appointment of Zac Katz as Legal Advisor, with particular responsibility for wireline communications, international, and Internet issues. read more
14:41
Genachowski's tortuous way
Instead of pushing ahead on its ambitious online agenda, the FCC is scrambling to re-establish its regulatory domain over broadband. read more