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WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, Federal Communications Commissioner Robert McDowell announced his departure from the agency. McDowell, a Republican, has served as an FCC commissioner since 2006.

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet will hold a hearing to consider updates to U.S. copyright law.

WASHINGTON — On Friday, Federal Communications Commissioner Mignon Clyburn delivered a speech about the Universal Service Fund and Lifeline support at the Consumer Federation of America Consumer Assembly.

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, the Georgia House of Representatives voted on a convincing and bipartisan basis against an industry-sponsored bill to limit community broadband networks.

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, Sens. Amy Klobuchar, Mike Lee and Richard Blumenthal introduced a bill to restore wireless users’ ability to “unlock” their phones, tablets or other devices.

DENVER — On Wednesday, Free Press unveiled the full program for April’s National Conference for Media Reform — the nation’s biggest conference devoted to media, technology and democracy.

WASHINGTON — Wireless carriers and device manufacturers use software “locks” to keep people from taking their phone with them when they switch providers. This practice makes it difficult for consumers to change their wireless plans in an easy and cost-effective way.

WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski issued a statement supporting a delay in a controversial vote to loosen limits on how much media one company can own in a single market.

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, Free Press responded to claims in a blog post by AT&T Senior Vice President Bob Quinn that the Federal Communications Commission is moving too slowly on a petition that would eliminate certain regulations that ensure consumers and businesses have access to quality services at reasonable prices.

WASHINGTON — On Monday, Free Press filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission concerning AT&T’s request for the FCC to facilitate the transition to all-IP networks.