Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.)

Kerry Endorses D Block Reallocation Bill

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:03:19 -0400

Full article: The Hill
Sara Jerome
Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), chairman of the Senate Commerce Communications subcommittee, endorsed a sweeping spectrum bill days before the divisive legislation faces its first test in the Senate.

Kerry Jumps into Cable Fight

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 10 May 2011 11:59:29 -0400

Full article: Boston Globe
Theo Emery
Sen. John F. Kerry (D-Mass.) in joining Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino in seeking answers about cable rate increases in Boston. Kerry, the chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, wrote to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski for a report on rate changes in Boston and other Massachusetts towns.

John Kerry Sides with White House on Public Safety Network

Lindsy Embree — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:08:38 -0500

Full article: Politico
Tony Romm
Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) is now siding with the White House in the debate over how to construct the first nationwide communications network for police officers and firefighters.

Kerry Asks Copps and Clyburn to Vote Yes on Net Neutrality

Lindsy Embree — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:51:51 -0500

Full article: National Journal
Eliza Krigman
Chairman of the Senate Commerce Communications Subcommittee John Kerry (D-Mass.) wrote Democratic FCC Commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Michael Copps urging them to vote yes on the agency's December vote on Net Neutrality.

Kerry Won't Proceed with Retrans Legislation

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 10:19:10 -0500

Full article: Multichannel News
John Eggerton
Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) said that he would not proceed with retransmission consent legislation now that the FCC has announced that it is issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking on the issue.

Kerry: Fox-Cablevision Deal Is Relief, But...

Lindsy Embree — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:09:38 -0400

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
John Eggerton
Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) said he was "happy and relieved" that Cablevision and Fox had struck a carriage deal, but that he still thought the government needs to step in to protect consumers.

Free Press Welcomes Congressional Efforts to Protect Consumers in Cable-Broadcast Spats

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:11:04 -0400

Full article: Free Press
In the wake of the ongoing dispute between Cablevision and Fox over retransmission fees, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) released a draft of a legislative fix aimed at preventing future battles and ensuring that consumers aren't caught in the crossfire. Sen. Kerry's effort to prevent future blackouts on the TV sets of cable subscribers is a good first step..

Kerry Urges FCC to Act on Net Neutrality

Lindsy Embree — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:52:10 -0400

Full article: BroadbandBreakfast.com
Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) is urging FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski to preserve and protect the open Internet. In a statement the Senator said he was pleased that the commission would stop holding closed door meetings and move forward to a regulatory action.

Free Press Applauds Introduction of the Snowe-Kerry Spectrum Bill

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:56:15 -0400

Full article: Free Press
Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) and Senate Communications Subcommittee Chairman John Kerry (D-Mass.) have introduced the Spectrum Measurement and Policy Reform Act. "This legislation is a good first step down the path of creating a more competitive market for wireless broadband services."

Bill Would OK Payments to Broadcasters for Spectrum

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:12:47 -0400

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
John Eggerton
Senate Communications Subcommittee Chairman John Kerry (D-Mass.) and senior Commerce Committee member Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Me.) have introduced a bill that would authorize the FCC to cut broadcasters and other spectrum license in for share of the proceeds from any spectrum they relinquish.