Gary Locke

Privacy Experts Urge U.S. to Engage in Global Debate, but Get Own House in Order

Stevie Converse — Mon, 10 May 2010 09:00:25 -0400

Full article: Broadband Breakfast
Sharon McLoone
The United States needs to act as a world leader by using its talents to help develop an innovative global privacy framework, but first it must get its own house in order, privacy experts said. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said that, because of its reach and scope, it's important to develop a new privacy framework that ensures consumer privacy while ensuring the nation's prosperity.

Locke Announces Recovery Act Investments to Expand Broadband Internet Access

Stevie Converse — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:48:37 -0500

Full article: Department of Commerce
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced 10 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act investments to help bridge the technological divide, boost economic growth, create jobs and improve education and health care cross the country. The grants will increase broadband access and adoption in California, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Vice President Joe Biden Launches Intiative to Bring Broadband, Jobs to More Americans

Stevie Converse — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:57:08 -0400

Full article: WhiteHouse.gov
Vice President Biden announced the availability of $4 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act loans and grants to help bring broadband service to un-served and underserved communities across America. This is the first round of Recovery Act funding aimed at expanding broadband access to help bridge the technological divide and create jobs.

USDA, Commerce to Unveil Broadband Guidelines

Stevie Converse — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:53:19 -0400

Full article: Congress Daily
David Hatch
The USDA and the Commerce Department are poised to unveil their guidelines for the $7.2 billion broadband stimulus program to coincide with a news conference in Erie, Pa., featuring Vice President Biden and FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski.

Broadband Event in Pennsylvania Is Launch of Rural Tours by Top Officials

Stevie Converse — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:49:30 -0400

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
John Eggerton
President Barack Obama has chosen to launch what will be a series of rural visits by top administrations with a broadband event featuring the Vice President, Commerce Secrety Gary Locke, Agiculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski.

Commerce Secretary to Tout Broadband Access in Cleveland

Stevie Converse — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:48:51 -0400

Full article: Plain Dealer
Sabrina Eaton
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke will visit Cleveland tomorrow afternoon to tout the Obama administration's drive to accelerate broadband Internet throughout the country.

Locke Addresses Content Piracy

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:47:19 -0400

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke provided one of the Obama administration's strongest statements on content piracy. "By working cooperatively, we can effectively address the problem of IP theft. We can ensure that we remain a leader in developing cutting-edge solutions to the growing problem of Internet piracy," Locke said.

Commerce Chief Locke Christens 'Broadband Nation'

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:44:10 -0400

Full article: InternetNews
Kenneth Corbin
At the Cable Show, an annual event hosted by the National Cable and Telecommunications Association, newly minted Commerce Secretary Gary Locke presided over the christening of an exhibit called Broadband Nation.

Obama Pick Locke for Commerce

Stevie Converse — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:25:52 -0500

Full article: Associated Press
President Barack Obama today announced he has chosen former Washington Gov. Gary Locke as his nominee for Commerce secretary. Locke said he was committed to making the sprawling agency an "active and integral partner" in advancing Obama's economic agenda, as it nurtures innovation, expands global markets, protects ocean fisheries and fosters growth.

Obama's New Commerce Pick Has Strong Ties to Tech, China

Stevie Converse — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:25:45 -0500

Full article: CNet
President Barack Obama may soon announce former Washington Gov. Gary Locke as his third choice for Secretary of Commerce. Locke would bring to the position a strong expertise in business relations with China, knowledge of the clean energy sector, and a familiarity with the high tech industry.