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WASHINGTON — In comments filed today with the Federal Communications Commission, Free Press urges the agency to swiftly implement Chairman Genachowski’s proposal to re-establish a legal framework that allows the Commission to set broadband policy, protect consumers and promote innovation in the broadband marketplace.

WASHINGTON — Free Press filed extensive comments last night in response to a Federal Communications Commission Notice of Inquiry issued in the 2010 Quadrennial Media Ownership Review.

CHICAGO – Free Press President and CEO Josh Silver will testify today before the Federal Communications Commission’s public forum on Comcast’s proposed takeover of NBC Universal.

WASHINGTON – In an effort to increase competition in the market for mobile high-speed Internet, the Federal Communications Commission is proposing rules that will require wireless carriers to offer data roaming on reasonable terms to other service providers. Free Press encourages the FCC’s proposal and filed Reply Comments in support today.

CHICAGO – At the Federal Communications Commission’s public hearing next week on the proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal, Free Press President and CEO Josh Silver will testify about the merger’s impact on the marketplace for online video. The July 13 hearing is slated to begin at 1:00 p.m., with opening remarks from FCC Commissioner Michael Copps.

WASHINGTON — Comcast will raise its cable TV rates by almost 4 percent in some areas of the country starting Aug. 1.

WASHINGTON – Today, Free Press launched “Corruption Road: How Corporate Money and Astroturf Pollute Media Policy,” a new tool that illustrates the millions of dollars being funneled from the major phone and cable companies into Washington’s economy of influence.

Free Press Campaign Director Timothy Karr issued the following statement:

WASHINGTON – Today, 150 nonprofit and allied organizations sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission supporting the agency’s efforts to protect the open Internet. A diverse group of organizations, including Free Press, NTEN, NOW, ColorofChange.org, Miles for Cystic Fibrosis and Helping Hands Pet Rescue, signed the letter.

WASHINGTON – Today marks the first anniversary of Julius Genachowski’s chairmanship of the Federal Communications Commission. While the Commission has taken steps toward meaningful action during his tenure, much work remains to be done.

WASHINGTON – President Obama today announced an effort to make available 500 megahertz of spectrum currently controlled by the federal government and private companies. Most of the spectrum would be designated for auction for use in mobile broadband services.