Free Press: policy

Media Policy 101

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:43:45 -0800

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)

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:35:07 -0700

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)

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:35:08 -0700

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

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:20:01 -0700

What's John McCain's Technology Policy?

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:47:01 -0700

Political observers have made much of John McCain's admission that he cannot use a computer without assistance. In a campaign where McCain's opponent is 25 years younger than him, the factoid is potent ammunition for those who argue McCain is out of touch and too old for the presidency.

Qwest Wants to Shed Regulations

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:21:37 -0700

Qwest Communications is seeking to extricate itself from federal regulations designed to increase competition in the telephone industry, saying the rules are no longer needed.

Information and the Information Economy

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:31:07 -0700

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

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:53:51 -0700

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)

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:35:07 -0700

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

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:46:52 -0700

It is really a shame the FCC’s D Block/Public Safety auction didn’t work. But even in the failure, we should be delighted at the enormous policy progress it represents. Let’s hope the parties involved get the business side correct on the second round.