Spectrum sale won’t make it through Congress this year
12.19.11
Federal plans to buy airwaves from broadcasters and auction them to wireless companies failed to make it into law this year. Read More »
Federal Legislation Archives
Genachowski: Medical Tech Gains Elude Areas Without Broadband
12.08.11
At the mHealth Summit, FCC Chair Genachowski praised medical communication innovations but reiterated need for broadband build-out. Read More »
Report Emphasizes Need For Robust Wired and Wireless Networks
12.01.11
Report: the strategic importance of broadband and the AT&T/T-Mobile merger could help close U.S. broadband gaps. Read More »
House Democrats Introduce New Public Safety Broadband Network Bill
11.30.11
Shut out by Republicans, House Democrats introduce their own spectrum bill Read More »
Silicon Valley Tries To Keep Diversity Figures Secret
11.15.11
When it comes to black and Hispanic workers, Silicon Valley too often leaves them out of the club. Read More »
Senate Efforts To Block FCC’s Open Internet Rules Fail
11.10.11
The Republican effort to stop FCC net neutrality rules from taking effect November 20 has failed in the Senate. Read More »
Obama threatens veto to save net neutrality
11.09.11
President Obama threatens veto of attempt to overturn FCC open Internet rules. Read More »
Keep Net Neutrality, Kerry Urges Fellow Senators
11.07.11
Senator John Kerry released a letter urging senators to stop a Republican bill stripping the FCC of net neutrality powers. Read More »
FCC Chairman Proposes Major Changes To Phone Subsidy Plan
10.06.11
As the FCC chairman unveiled major changes to the Universal Service Fund, CWA went on record urging reform that contains consumer and labor protections. Read More »
Democrats Continue To Pressure Administration On AT&T/T-Mobile Merger
09.22.11
U.S. Representative Heath Shuler and 14 House colleagues urged the Obama administration to approve the AT&T/T-Mobile merger. Read More »
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