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Rockefeller Schedules Privacy and Data Security Hearing

Stevie Converse — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:30:37 -0400

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
John Eggerton
The Senate Commerce Committee has slated a hearing on privacy and data security for June 29. No witnesses have been announced for the hearing. The issues of online privacy protection and cybersecurity have drawn a lot of attention on the Hill and in the Administration, including a proposed data security legislative package from the latter and a raft of hearings and bills from the former.

Franken Asks Apple, Google to Testify at May 10 Privacy Hearing

Stevie Converse — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:15:00 -0400

Full article: The Hill
Gautham Nagesh
Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) has invited representatives from Apple and Google to testify at a May 10 hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee's Privacy subpanel on protecting consumers' privacy while using mobile devices.

Energy & Commerce Committee to Examine NPR Editorial Standards

Stevie Converse — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:30:53 -0500

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
John Eggerton
The House Energy & Commerce Committee plans to "examine certain editorial and employment standards and practices at NPR," as part of its communications oversight, according to a committee oversight plan. It cites "recent controversies involving NPR."

Comcast-NBC Pledge Diversity Channels

Stevie Converse — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:27:51 -0400

Full article: Media Post
David Goetzl
Despite one senator's efforts, Comcast continues to have no plans to divest its stake in Hulu if a joint venture with NBC Universal is completed. But looking to appeal to legislators, Comcast pledged to add eight independent TV networks -- four each controlled by African-American and Hispanic interests -- to its cable system, while creating a $20 million fund to assist minority entrepreneurs.

New Research: Comcast-NBC Merger Will Hit Chicago Hard

Stevie Converse — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:05:17 -0400

Full article: StopBigMedia.com
Nick Russo
Chicago is a city already plagued by media consolidation: just four companies control nearly two-thirds of the local news market with the Tribune Company owning some of the most prominent media properties across the city. If Comcast were to swallow up NBC, it would own nearly one quarter of Chicago's commercial cable channels in the most popular cable package.

Small Cable Operators to Congress: Help!

Stevie Converse — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:43:00 -0400

Full article: Multichannel News
John Eggerton
At a House Communications Subcommittee hearing on video competition, small cable operators testified that the cost of programming has exploded, but Congress wouldn't know because of nondisclosure terms in their contracts. They urged Congress to require transparency in cost per channel and rethink retransmission rules.

House Communications Subcommittee Plans Video Competition Hearing

Stevie Converse — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:41:36 -0400

Full article: Multichannel News
John Eggerton
According to industry sources, the House Communications Subcommittee plans to hold a hearing on video competition next week, penciled in for Oct. 22.

House Subcommittee Schedules Broadband Oversight Hearing

Stevie Converse — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:43:46 -0400

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
John Eggerton
The House Communications Subcommittee has scheduled a Sept. 10 broadband oversight hearing. The hearing would look at implementation of the broadband stimulus bill, including the rules set up by NTIA and the USDA for handing out its $7.2 billion in grant and loan money.

House to Hold FCC Oversight Hearing

Stevie Converse — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:48:49 -0400

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
John Eggerton
It has yet to be officially announced, but look for the House Communications, Technology & Internet Subcommittee to schedule an FCC oversight hearing for next Thursday, July 23. According to a source, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski got his official invitation July 16. Also testifying are fellow commissioners Robert McDowell and former acting chairman Michael Copps.

Experts Clash over Cell Phone Jamming at Senate Hearing

Stevie Converse — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:04:08 -0400

Full article: Ars Technica
Matthew Lasar
In the debate over cell phone jamming in prisons, advocates bring impressive horror stories, but public safety experts and mobile industry representatives want assurances that a proliferation of cell phone blocking systems won't blow back onto first responders and consumers.