John Kerry

Lawmakers Enter White Space Debate

Stevie Converse — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:13:43 -0700

Senate Democrats Weigh In on XM-Srius

Stevie Converse — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:32:41 -0700

With the Federal Communications Commission members kicking around the compromise proposal for an XM Satellite Radio-Sirius Satellite Radio merger and both Democrats and Republicans still talking of wanting to get a decision out the door "soon," several high-profile Democrats weighed in saying that the proposal does not go far enough for their liking.

Senate Bill Would Block Pentagon Propaganda

Stevie Converse — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:07:48 -0700

On Monday, Sens. John Kerry (D-Mass.), Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.), Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) and Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) introduced S. 3099, a bill that prohibits the Defense Department from using government funds to spread propaganda.

Sen. John Kerry Calls for Federal Intervention for Regions Without High Speed Internet

Stevie Converse — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:39:19 -0700

During a meeting of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Senator John Kerry used Massachusetts as an example of the continuing problem of the digital divide.

'Deafening' Silence on Analyst Story

Stevie Converse — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:03:16 -0700

Even with countless media outlets available these days, a Sunday New York Times cover story could always be counted on to send a jolt through the television news cycle.

Kerry Fights for Internet Connection in Western Massachusetts

Stevie Converse — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:03:24 -0700

Citing areas like Western Massachusetts, U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry told a congressional panel today that federal action is needed to bring broadband service to regions without access to the Internet, in order to even the odds of competing in a global market.

Senate Tackles Net Neutrality Today

Stevie Converse — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:08:48 -0700

Internet neutrality will be at the heart of a full U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation hearing Tuesday morning.

Senators See Progress in Net Neutrality Debate

Stevie Converse — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:44:20 -0700

Senate Commerce Committee chairman Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) said Tuesday that he saw inklings of progress in the rhetorical battle over network neutrality and its "offspring," nondiscrimination and network management, while a Hollywood writer pitched hard for a bill mandating Net Neutrality.

Kerry to FCC: We Weren't Bluffing

Stevie Converse — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:42:29 -0700

In a guest post, Sen. John Kerry talks about next steps in the fight to stop Big Media and overturn the FCC’s decision to allow the largest media companies to swallow up more local newspapers and TV stations. Join the conversation in the comments section below. Then take action.