House hearing

Lawmakers Push for Children's Online Privacy Law

Stevie Converse — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:20:17 -0400

Full article: Washington Post
Cecilia Kang
Even though most lawmakers agree that young Internet users should have clear protections of their privacy, experts say current proposals will be difficult to turn into laws. Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) said that amid the many proposals for online privacy laws, the first step should be protecting children.

Notes and Audio from the House Committee Hearing on the Comcast-NBC Merger

Stevie Converse — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:21:51 -0400

Full article: Chicago Media Action
About 50 people attended the House Committee Hearing on the proposed Comcast-NBC merger, held in Chicago on July 8. Three of the five invited speakers were employees of the two companies at issue or related entities. The full audio is available.

House PEG Hearing Now Accessible in Video Clips

Stevie Converse — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:10:44 -0400

Full article: Clippings for PEG Access Television
The House Appropriates Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government held a hearing concerning PEG access on Sept. 17. The video of that hearing is now accessible online.

Media Minutes: July 25, 2008

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:09:18 -0400

In a House hearing about privacy and the Internet, Rep. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) indicated that Congress could take action to strengthen privacy protections. And a study disproves the notion that TV news audiences prefer superficial tabloid coverage to well-written quality journalism.

Media Minutes (2008-07-25)

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:48:33 -0400

House Hearing Takes Up Issues in Telecommunications Competition

Stevie Converse — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:50:50 -0400

Full article: Benton Foundation
Kevin Taglang
The House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet held a hearing to examine telecom competition issues that have impacted national broadband deployment over the last decade, including forebearance.

Dr. Reed Goes to Washington

Stevie Converse — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:06:37 -0400

Full article: Reed.com
David Reed
MIT Media Lab adjunct professor Dr. David Reed testified before the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet about the deep packet inspection technology being used to gather user data for targeted advertising.

Lawmakers Prefer 'Opt-In' Requirement for NebuAd

Stevie Converse — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:18:45 -0400

Full article: Media Post
Wendy Davis
Several lawmakers said that NebuAd and other companies that want to serve targeted ads to Web users based on info gathered from Internet Service Providers should first obtain users' express consent.

Rep. Edward Markey's (D-Mass.) Opening Statement on Internet and Privacy

Stevie Converse — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:54:52 -0400

Full article: Rep. Edward Markey (D-Mass.)
Privacy is a cornerstone of freedom. Deep packet inspection technologies raise significant privacy concerns and highlight broader policy questions, including the future prospects for driving innovation and fostering competition and job creation.

Reps Give Thumbs Down to Sniffing Online Activity

Stevie Converse — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:37:06 -0400

Full article: PC Magazine
Chloe Albanesius
Should ISPs and Web site owners be banned from keeping track of your online activity just as the Post Office is banned from going through your snail mail? Absolutely, according to several members of the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.