Free Press: Michele Combs

Media Minutes: April 25, 2008

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:40:56 -0700

The New York Times uncovers a large, coordinated Pentagon scheme to sell the occupation of Iraq to the American public via a network of retired military officers acting as “analysts” and “experts.” And Net Neutrality takes center stage at both Congress and the FCC.

Media Minutes 2008-04-25

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:31:40 -0700

The New York Times uncovers a Pentagon scheme to sell the occupation of Iraq to the American public. And Net Neutrality takes center stage at both Congress and the FCC.

Statement by Michele Combs, Christian Coalition of America

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:55:32 -0700

Good morning Mr. Chairman and distinguished members of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, my name is Michele Combs, and I am the Vice President of Communications for the Christian Coalition of America. Thank you for inviting my organization to testify at this hearing on the “Future of the Internet.”

Comcast, Telcos Ritually Abused at FCC Hearing in Palo Alto

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:57:47 -0700

Young San Jose resident Alex Polvi presented the least informed, but probably most typical argument for net neutrality in his public comment featured in this video clip from the rescheduled network neutrality hearings hosted by the FCC at Stanford today.

Yo FCC -- Listen to the Christian Coalition of America!

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:30:47 -0700

All five FCC Commissioners were at Stanford University this afternoon for a panel discussion on Net Neutrality, so my colleague and I took a field trip down south from San Francisco for the day. Remember how Comcast paid a bus full of people to take up room at the hearing in Boston in February?

Christian Coalition Backs Net Neutrality at FCC Hearing

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:01:50 -0700

Organizations that don't have "deep pockets" should have the same access to the internet "without snooping or blocking or slowing down" by internet providers, the vice president of a conservative Christian advocacy group said Thursday at a meeting on network management.

Web Hearing Finds Common Ground

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:24:57 -0700

Silicon Valley engineers, independent film producers and the Christian Coalition may not concur on much, but they found a point of agreement in Internet neutrality on Thursday.

Big ISPs a No Show at Second FCC Net Neutrality Hearing

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:18:01 -0700

Federal Communications Commissioner Chair Kevin Martin ascended to the podium at Thursday's hearing on net neutrality, sounding even more rushed and befuddled than usual. The FCC "did also invite the carriers to participate in today's event as well, several weeks ago," Martin hurriedly explained at Stanford University's Dinkelspiel auditorium. "We did reach out to Comcast, who declined.

FCC Hearing on Broadband Practices: Free, Regulation, and the Bible

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:25:56 -0700

FCC’s much anticipated hearing on broadband access and management practices happened today, and a range of voices were heard at the hearing. At stake, according to the speakers: copyrights, Internet investment, consumer choice in entertainment and even freedom of religion.

FCC Net Neutrality Hearing Draws Diverse Views

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:52:31 -0700

Copyrights, Internet investment, consumer choice in entertainment and even freedom of religion are all at stake in the debate over network neutrality, speakers said Thursday during a U.S. Federal Communications Commission hearing at Stanford University.