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May 20, 2010

22:11
Annoyed by cellphones? Scientists explain why
Ever wonder why overhearing a cellphone conversation is so annoying? read more
22:09
House Committee Adds Waivers For TV, Radio Ads to DISCLOSE Act
The House Administration Committee marked-up the DISCLOSE Act (HR 5175) and amended the bill to allow for hardship waivers of disclosure requirements for political ads on radio and TV. read more
07:05
The Courage of Russia's Journalists
Russia is a notoriously dangerous place to be a journalist. If President Dmitri Medvedev really wants to combat corruption, he can start by pursuing and prosecuting those who are trying to silence Russia's independent journalists. read more
07:03
Pakistan Blocks YouTube, 450 Sites as Internet Crackdown Widens
Pakistan, home to the world's second- largest Muslim population, blocked Google Inc.'s YouTube service and more than 450 websites as the government widened a crackdown on Internet material deemed as blasphemous. read more
07:01
Google web expansion set to rile rivals
Google announced ambitious web expansion plans on Wednesday, involving video, an application store and cloud computing in moves likely to antagonize further its rivals. read more

May 19, 2010

20:25
America COMPETES Act Fails Again
House Democrats on Wednesday tried again -- and failed again -- to advance a $48-billion bill reauthorizing a slew of science and technology research programs. read more
20:23
Panel Examines Proposals To Tax Online Gambling
A key supporter of a law banning Internet gambling Wednesday found himself trying to defend the measure against those who questioned why the federal government shouldn't benefit by taxing an activity that many Americans are engaging in despite the prohibition. read more
20:21
Rockefeller bill would ban third-party online sales scams
Sens Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), Mark Pryor (D-AR), Bill Nelson (D-FL), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and George LeMieux (R-FL) have co-sponsored a bill, the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act, would ban online sales companies from enrolling consumers in services without their consent. read more
20:19
Upton, Doyle Back Comcast-NBCU Deal
Former House Communications Subcommittee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Subcommittee member Mike Doyle (D-PA) have added their voices to those supporting the joint venture between Philadelphia-based Comcast and GE's NBCU. read more
20:18
Reps Seek Info On Google Wi-Fi Data Harvest
The co-chairmen of the House Privacy Caucus have stopped just short of calling for an investigation of Google over revelations that it gathered private information transmitted over Wi-Fi networks, though the clear undertone of their message is that one should be in the works, if not already underway. read more
20:16
Flynn Joins FCC as Senior Counsel on Transactions
On May 19, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski announced the appointment of John Flynn as Senior Counsel to the Chairman for Transactions. Flynn will head the working team that is conducting the review of the proposed Comcast/NBC Universal merger, under the guidance of the inter-bureau steering committee established by the Chairman shortly after the merger application was filed. read more
20:12
Former FCC Commissioner Glen Robinson Criticizes Future Of Media Initiative
Former Federal Communications Commission member Glen Robinson has taken aim at the FCC's Future of Media initiative, suggesting the FCC may be trying to force-feed its brand of news and information on the public. read more
20:10
The FCC's disingenuous 'third way' on broadband
Despite his protestations to the contrary, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski is about to reverse a 25-year bipartisan tradition of removing heavy-handed public-utility-type regulations over new technologies and services. read more
17:53
Librarians weigh in on national ed-tech plan
School libraries are an important resource that should be leveraged as state and local leaders implement the recommendations in the National Education Technology Plan. read more
17:50
Rural Telecom Associations Band Together for Unified Approach to Universal Service Reform
There is a big fight brewing in Washington - one whose outcome will have far reaching implications for rural broadband carriers. read more
17:47
Why OPASTCO's National Broadband Plan challenge misses the mark
The Organization for the Promotion and Advancement of Small Telecommunications Companies is threatening decreased network investment because of proposed Universal Service reforms. read more
17:45
US Getting Beat By Tasmania In Race To Big Broadband Future
With each passing day America's national broadband plan looks more and more pathetic. read more
17:43
SCOTUS nominee Kagan helped defend RIAA from Jack Thompson
In her lengthy questionnaire for the Senate Judiciary Committee, new Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan discussed the "ten (10) most significant litigated matters which you personally handled." read more
17:42
Public views agency websites as transparent, collaborative
An index that measures citizens' perceptions of the transparency of federal websites increased slightly in the past quarter. read more
17:40
NBCU To Sell 20% Stake In ShopNBC
NBC plans to sell its nearly 20% stake in ShopNBC, which will change its name and rebrand by February. read more