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WASHINGTON —Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) introduced the Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 yesterday, directing the Federal Communications Commission to move quickly to free up valuable but unused broadcast airwaves – known as “white spaces” — which could then be used for unlicensed, wireless broadband.

WASHINGTON — Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) and Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) introduced the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2007 today, reopening the debate in Congress over Net Neutrality - the fundamental principle that prevents Internet service providers from discriminating online.

MEMPHIS — Riding a wave of unprecedented activism and interest around media issues, the 2007 National Conference for Media Reform — hosted by Free Press — will kick off this week in Memphis.

WHAT: 2007 National Conference for Media Reform
WHERE: Memphis Cook Convention Center, Memphis
WHEN: Jan. 12-14, 2007

MEMPHIS - On Jan. 12-14, nearly 2,500 people from across the country will flock to Memphis for the National Conference for Media Reform - for an extraordinary weekend event showcasing the growing movement to a more accountable, democratic and diverse media.

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission today approved the $85 billion merger of AT&T and BellSouth. In a victory for advocates of Internet freedom, the terms of the deal include strict protections for Network Neutrality and concessions that will lower the cost of Internet access.

WASHINGTON - In a letter of commitment filed with the Federal Communications Commission tonight, AT&T officials agreed to adhere to strict Network Neutrality and guarantee low-cost DSL access for 30 months if allowed to complete an $85 billion merger with BellSouth. Free Press, Consumers Union and Consumer Federation of America made the following statements:

WASHINGTON — In response to Commissioner Robert McDowell’s decision to recuse himself from voting on the proposed multibillion-dollar merger of AT&T and BellSouth, Free Press Executive Director Josh Silver made the following statement:

MEMPHIS — Thousands of activists, educators, policymakers and leaders in the rapidly growing movement to create a more diverse and democratic media system will gather in Memphis on Jan. 12-14 for the 2007 National Conference for Media Reform.

MEMPHIS — Thousands of activists, educators, policymakers and leaders in the rapidly growing movement to create a more diverse and democratic media system will gather in Memphis on Jan. 12-14 for the 2007 National Conference for Media Reform.

NASHVILLE — More than 500 Nashville residents joined country music legends at Belmont University’s Massey Performing Arts Center today to speak out against media consolidation. The event, the second official Federal Communications Commission hearing, gave the public a chance to tell the FCC how proposed changes to media ownership limits would adversely affect their lives and work.