policy

Media Policy 101

Neal Bastek — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:43:45 -0500

Learn the nuts and bolts of media policy so you can change the system. From the role of Congress and the Federal Communications Commission in crafting policy to the laws that govern the public airwaves, everything you need to know about media rulemaking and regulation is here in this booklet.

Broadband Data Improvement Act (S. 1492)

Migrated Content — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:35:07 -0400

The Broadband Data Improvement Act (S. 1492), introduced by Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), sought to improve the quality and speed of broadband Internet by requiring the Federal Communications Commission to report on broadband deployment annually rather than periodically. A companion bill, H.R. 3919, was introduced in the House. The bill was signed into law by President Bush in October 2008.

Broadband Census of America Act (H.R. 3919)

Migrated Content — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:35:08 -0400

The Broadband Census of America Act (H.R. 3919), introduced by Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), would have encouraged broadband deployment by creating a comprehensive nationwide inventory of existing broadband service. A companion bill, S. 1492, was introduced in the Senate. The bill was signed into law by President Bush in October 2008.

Broadband Policy: No, We Can't All Just Get Along

Holiday Shapiro — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:20:01 -0400

Full article: Broadband Reports
Karl Bode
Our lack of progress on the broadband policy front isn't because people are engaged in healthy debate over our broadband future; it's because incumbent operators have the American government wrapped around their finger. You would think this is something that people on both sides of the aisle could agree needs fixing.

What's John McCain's Technology Policy?

Holiday Shapiro — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:47:01 -0400

Full article: Mother Jones
Jonathan Stein
Where is Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) on tech policy? His campaign Web site fails to address America's lagging performance on broadband access or affordability, the technological capabilities of the federal bureaucracy, or the Internet's ability to increase government transparency.

Qwest Wants to Shed Regulations

Holiday Shapiro — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:21:37 -0400

Full article: East Valley Tribune
Ed Taylor

Information and the Information Economy

Bliss Requa-Trautz — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:31:07 -0400

Start: 05/01/2008 - 23:00

End: 05/02/2008 - 23:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

Policy-making concerning the information economy and the new media depends upon information about the information economy and the new media. Not surprisingly, significant controversy surrounds the information that drives and justifies policy and regulatory efforts.

2008 Quello Communication Law and Policy Symposium

Bliss Requa-Trautz — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:53:51 -0400

Start: 04/23/2008 - 00:00

End: 04/23/2008 - 05:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

The two symposium sessions, Infrastructure access: Fairness and Efficiency, and Serving the Public Interest in the Next Generation Media, and the keynote speech by FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell are dedicated to an examination of the current and emerging policy challenges as media and communication industries migrate to IP platforms.

Local Community Radio Act of 2007 (S. 1675/H.R. 2802)

Migrated Content — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:35:07 -0400

The Local Community Radio Act (S. 1675), introduced by Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.), would allow new Low Power FM (LPFM) radio stations in communities across the country.

Thoughts on the D Block/Public Safety Broadband Network Auction: Policy Right; Business Wrong

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:46:52 -0400

Full article: Emergency Response Alliance
David Aylward