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WASHINGTON — Today, Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) asked about the importance of Network Neutrality and the future of the open Internet during the Senate confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.

WASHINGTON — Today, the Senate held a confirmation hearing for FCC commission nominees Mignon Clyburn and Meredith Attwell Baker.

WASHINGTON — Today, Free Press and five other consumer groups filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission for the agency’s annual report on competition in the wireless market.

WASHINGTON — At the first meeting of the Federal Communications Commission under Julius Genachowski, the new chairman pledged a “process for public participation that will be unparalleled for this agency” in crafting a national broadband strategy.

WASHINGTON – The National Telecommunications Information Administration, along with the Rural Utilities Service, today unveiled grant guidelines for the $7.2 billion allocated for broadband deployment in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, signed into law by President Barack Obama in February.

WASHINGTON — Today, the Senate confirmed Julius Genachowski as the new chair of the Federal Communications Commission.

WASHINGTON — According to the Wall Street Journal, Iran and China are likely using Deep Packet Inspection technology to monitor and control the Internet.

WASHINGTON — AT&T is allowing Major League Baseball to stream video live to the iPhone on the carrier’s 3G network, but is prohibiting other companies like SlingPlayer Mobile from doing the same.

WASHINGTON — Speaking at a conference today, Acting Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Copps agreed to open a proceeding on handset exclusivity.

WASHINGTON — Today, Free Press launched FreeMyPhone, a campaign that calls on leaders in Washington to open up wireless networks and promote consumer choice.