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Please scan this section for a quick look at the latest news clips and press releases on issues related to Christian communicators. The listing is by no means all-inclusive; rather it is a sampling of daily issues of importance.
FCC Headlines
FCC, Broadband Providers Hold More Broadband Talks
July 29, 2010
Representatives from AT&T and the National Cable & Telecommunications Association spoke with key FCC personnel Tuesday about a regulatory framework for the Internet, according to a document filed with the commission.
http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2010/07/fcc-broadband-providers-hold-m.php
Christian Talk Radio Expands Across St. Joseph, Atchison, and Northern Kansas City
July 29, 2010
On Tuesday, July 21, Bott Radio Network expanded its FM coverage in the greater St. Joseph, Missouri area with a power increase from 3,900 watts to 25,000 watts at 89.7 FM.
http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8923014555.html
Boucher-Stearns bill to give FCC power to move on incentive spectrum auctions
July 29, 2010
Reps. Rick Boucher (D-Va.) and Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.), who lead the House Energy and Commerce Communications Subcommittee, introduced a bill Thursday to empower the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to conduct voluntary incentive auctions to free up spectrum for commercial wireless providers.
http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/111677-boucher-stearns-bill-to-give-fcc-power-to-move-on-incentive-spectrum-auctions
Latest Spectrum Bill Prohibits Involuntary Taking
July 29, 2010
A spectrum-related bill rolled out on Capitol Hill today explicitly prohibits involuntary reclamation. The “Voluntary Incentive Auctions Act of 2010” states that, “The Federal Communications Commission shall not reclaim frequencies of broadcast television licensees or any other licensees directly or indirectly on an involuntary basis.”
http://www.televisionbroadcast.com/article/104164
FCC Proposes Sticking With Outdoor Antenna Standard For Distant Signals
July 29, 2010
The FCC is proposing to retain its outdoor antenna standard for determining whether a satellite customer is eligible to receive a distant-network version of a local TV station affiliate, which would ease broadcaster fears they could be facing more out-of-market competition for eyeballs and ad dollars.
BTC Senses Renewed Interest in Radio
July 29, 2010
Members of the Broadcaster Traffic Consortium — pitching their aggregated signals as a data delivery platform, in competition with Clear Channel — are now putting more emphasis on building out the HD Radio infrastructure.
http://rwonline.com/article/104172
Wisconsin Broadcasters Clinic Sets Lineup
July 29, 2010
With its Germanic traditions such as cheese, beer and sausages, what destination could be more enticing around Oktoberfest time than Wisconsin? Throw in a broadcast engineer's clinic and Society of Broadcast Engineer's annual meeting, and the Madison, Wis., area is the place to be Oct. 26–28.
http://rwonline.com/article/104150
Handling NAS Sprawl
July 29, 2010
Unstructured data, including media files, is growing at a phenomenal rate. Organizations faced with addressing this growth, and who have implemented NAS (network attached storage), are now having to rethink their strategies.
http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/104180
Sky Angel Faith & Family Television Service Nominated for 2010 ICM Award
July 29, 2010
Sky Angel, a national provider of 80+ channels of faith-based and family-friendly television and radio programming (www.skyangel.com), is pleased to announce their nomination for this year's Inspirational Country Music Award in the Television Network category.
http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9210014557.html
Hodes Offers Resolution Opposing Net Sales Tax Bill
July 29, 2010
Rep. Paul Hodes, D-N.H., introduced a resolution Thursday opposing legislation that would close a loophole that would allow states to mandate that online and catalogue retailers collect sales taxes from customers who live in states where the firms do not have a physical presence.
http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2010/07/hodes-offers-resolution-opposi.php
Pastor in Russian Republic of Dagestan Killed
July 29, 2010
A pastor in the Russian republic of Dagestan known for founding the biggest Protestant church in the region and for successfully reaching out to Muslims has been killed by unidentified gunmen, local authorities have confirmed.
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100729/pastor-in-russian-republic-of-dagestan-killed/index.html
Dingell urges FCC to drop push for re-regulation
July 29, 2010
Rep. John D. Dingell (D-Mich.) said Wednesday that the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission should drop his push to re-regulate broadband lines.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/28/AR2010072806065.html
Reply Comments In FCC Ownership Review Aim At 'Subcaps'
July 29, 2010
Comments from several group broadcasters filed with the FCC this week call for the repeal of the AM and FM "subcaps" restricting the number of stations a station can own in either band.
Annie Moses Band: Faith, Family and Music airing on the NRB Network Friday July 30th at 5:00am ET
July 29, 2010
West Palm Beach, FL - In the upcoming television show, “Annie Moses Band: Faith, Family and Music”, we feature an extraordinary family that exemplifies how living for God is not only right but truly living.
http://www.emailwire.com/release/45149-Annie-Moses-Band-Faith-Family-and-Music-airing-on-the-NRB-Network-Friday-July-30th-at-500am-ET-.html
Genachowski On Broadband: Mission Not Accomplished
July 29, 2010
Says 24 million Americans without access is "unacceptable".
White House proposal would ease FBI access to records of Internet activity
July 29, 2010
The Obama administration is seeking to make it easier for the FBI to compel companies to turn over records of an individual's Internet activity without a court order if agents deem the information relevant to a terrorism or intelligence investigation.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/28/AR2010072806141.html
Currency will still carry motto
July 29, 2010
Another appeals court has upheld the national motto "In God We Trust."
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Legal/Default.aspx?id=1102228
Democrats Push to Change Senate Filibuster Rules
July 28, 2010
With the liberal base simmering with resentment over the slow pace at which the Senate legislates, some Democratic senators and Senate candidates are pushing for filibuster reform.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20011958-503544.html
Snowe is fourth Senate Republican to support Kagan nomination
July 28, 2010
Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan picked up support from another Senate Republican today, as Olympia Snowe, of Maine, announced she would support Kagan's nomination.
http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2010/07/snowe_is_fourth.html
Closed-Door Meetings Continue at the FCC, Cut Out the Public
July 28, 2010
The Federal Communications Commission Chairman is reportedly is continuing to hold closed-door meetings with a few large phone, cable and Internet content companies to negotiate a “compromise” on the crucial issue of Network Neutrality that could jeopardize the free and open Internet.
http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2010/07/28-7
Smith spells out four principles for any legislative, policy spectrum changes
July 28, 2010
The head of the National Association of Broadcasters last week laid out four principles that should govern any legislation or administrative policy aimed at recouping spectrum from over-the-air TV broadcasters for wireless broadband services.
Comcast/NBCU Support Comment Deadline Extension
July 28, 2010
Comcast and NBCU support the request by the American Cable Association and other critics of the deal for a two-week extension of the FCC deadline for comment on Comcast/NBCU's 599-page defense of their proposed joint venture.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455330-Comcast_NBCU_Support_Comment_Deadline_Extension.php
RTDNA Members: Let Your Voice Be Heard On Capitol Hill
July 28, 2010
For years, the Radio Television Digital News Association has been part of a broad coalition visiting Capitol Hill to educate members of the House and Senate about the need for a federal shield law.
http://www.rtdna.org/pages/posts/rtdna-members-let-your-voice-be-heard-on-capitol-hill1029.php
Religious noncom snags second FM on PA-NY border
July 28, 2010
Family Life Ministries Inc., which operates stations in both New York and Pennsylvania, is creating a border duopoly with one foot in each state via a deal to acquire WNAE-FM in Clarendon PA.
http://www.rbr.com/radio/radio_deals/26266.html
Agenda Set For Power Of Urban Radio
July 28, 2010
Kizart Media Partners and NABOB team for the 10th Power of Urban Radio Forum, set for September 16 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Washington, DC, during the 40th annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, and in conjunction with NABOB's Fall Management Conference.
http://www.radioink.com/Article.asp?id=1892226&spid=24698
GOD TV & Pat Boone Work Together to Aid Africa
July 28, 2010
'Life Center' helps to serve community and reduce poverty and new transmitter reaches one million viewers.
http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1073614543.html
Japanese Antitrust Official Defends Approval Of Google Deal
July 28, 2010
Japan's antitrust authority defended its decision Wednesday to approve Yahoo Japan's deal with Google to use its search services after critics such as rival Microsoft criticized the agreement as anticompetitive.
http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2010/07/japanese-antitrust-official-de.php
Court sides with university, ADF to appeal
July 28, 2010
Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) will appeal the federal court decision that allows Eastern Michigan University to expel Christian student Julea Ward from the counseling program for not affirming homosexual behavior as morally acceptable.
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Legal/Default.aspx?id=1103942
Bakers Dozen Reps Rap Retrans
July 28, 2010
Israel, King get 11 House members to sign on to "dear colleague".
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455310-Bakers_Dozen_Reps_Rap_Retrans.php
RTDNA Musters the Troops For Shield Law
July 28, 2010
Urges members to contact legislators now, before close of Senate session.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455304-RTDNA_Musters_the_Troops_For_Shield_Law.php
FAA Updates ‘Navigable Airspace’ Rules
July 28, 2010
Those who own or plan towers, take note: The Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation have updated federal rules concerning the “Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace.”
http://rwonline.com/article/104036
Genachowski and Leibowitz Testify Before Senate on Privacy Issues
July 28, 2010
The Federal Trade Commission and Federal Communications Commission have formed a task force to deal with online privacy concerns facing American consumers.
U.S. Telecom, FCC square off on broadband
July 28, 2010
Rick Kaplan, chief counsel to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman, and Walter McCormick, president of U.S. Telecom, squared off on Tuesday on whether the agency was right to tell Congress this month that broadband is not being deployed in a timely and reasonable way to all Americans.
http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/111341-us-telecom-fcc-square-off-on-broadband
Gospel Music Association Moves Dove Awards to Atlanta
July 28, 2010
The Gospel Music Association (GMA) said it was taking a “bold step” Tuesday in hosting the next Dove Awards in a place outside of Nashville for the first time.
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100728/gospel-music-association-moves-2011-dove-awards-to-atlanta/index.html
More regulation-happy Obama czars
July 28, 2010
Barack Obama has appointed another czar from Chicago: the new food czar, Sam Kass. Officially, he is labeled senior policy adviser for healthy food initiatives, but he's joining the list of more than 35 czars given broad and unaccountable power over our lives, habits and spending.
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=184329
Papers prepped to disbar Elena Kagan
July 28, 2010
One of Washington D.C.'s most feared and fearless corruption watchers has told WND he intends to file an ethics complaint to have Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan disbarred from practicing before the court she aspires to join – and possibly subjected to criminal prosecution – for her role in an escalating controversy over partial-birth abortion.
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=184317
Comments Fly on Radio Station Limits
July 28, 2010
The battle rages on in FCC filings between those who support continued relaxation of radio ownership limits and those who don’t.
http://rwonline.com/article/104018
Newly Named MinistryFlix.com Giving Away Free Christian Videos All Summer Long
July 28, 2010
Top Christian media website, Evangelize.com, has rebranded itself as MinistryFlix.com. To celebrate this name change, the site is giving away brand new exclusive content each week throughout the summer.
http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5567614537.html
Cybersecurity Conference Considers Challenges; Debates Need for New Solutions
July 28, 2010
Speaking at a conference on cybersecurity hosted by the Department of Commerce yesterday, one expert argued that when it comes to cybersecurity threats, “we don’t need a new strategy.”
Microsoft Blasts Yahoo Japan-Google Deal
July 28, 2010
Microsoft said Tuesday that Google's deal with Yahoo Japan to replace its search service with Google's is more anti-competitive than a failed 2008 U.S. advertising deal between Yahoo and Google that the Justice Department said would violate U.S. antitrust laws.
http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2010/07/microsoft-blasts-yahoo-japango.php
FCC Cautioned On D-Block Spectrum Auction
July 28, 2010
House Homeland Security Emergency Communications Subcommittee Chairwoman Laura Richardson (D-CA) said that the Federal Communications Commission should not go forward with selling commercial firms access to communications spectrum needed by public safety organizations until key technical and legal issues are resolved.
http://www.benton.org/node/39985
Candidate criticized for remark about Islam
July 28, 2010
A Republican candidate for governor of Tennessee is being criticized by a Muslim rights group for questioning whether Islam is more of a cult than a religion.
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=1103406
Senate Democrats fail to pass campaign disclosure bill
July 27, 2010
Senate Democrats ran into a familiar problem today, being unable, on their first try at least, to get enough votes to move a bill forward that is favored by the White House.
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/38803/20100727/senate-campaigns.htm
Schumer promises flurry of votes on Disclose Act until passage
July 27, 2010
Sen. Charles Schumer, the sponsor of the stalled campaign finance bill, promised Tuesday that Democrats would hold round-after-round of votes on it until it passes.
AFL-CIO Officially Opposes the DISCLOSE Act
July 27, 2010
Just hours before the cloture vote is set to take place, one of the country’s largest labor unions, the AFL-CIO, issued a statement registering its official opposition to the Senate version of the DISCLOSE Act:
http://washingtonindependent.com/92743/afl-cio-officially-opposes-the-disclose-act
President Pushes for Campaign Finance Reform
July 27, 2010
President Obama is pushing Congress to pass controversial campaign finance reform, despite many in his own party who have concerns.
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2010/July/President-Pushes-for-Campaign-Finance-Reform-/
Genachowski Responds to Dingellgram
July 27, 2010
Congressman gave July 26 deadline for reply to broadband reclassification concerns.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455272-Genachowski_Responds_to_Dingellgram.php
Genachowski: Broadband Reg Authority Key to Cyber Security, Privacy
July 27, 2010
Tells Senate Commerce "uncertainties in the regulatory framework" must be resolved.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455269-Genachowski_Broadband_Reg_Authority_Key_to_Cyber_Security_Privacy.php
Rural Telcos Seek More Time to Vet Comcast/NBCU Filing
July 27, 2010
Ask for two-week extension to respond to nearly 600-page pleading.
FCC Launches Help Center
July 27, 2010
New site makes it easier for consumers to file indecency complaints.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455259-FCC_Launches_Help_Center.php
NBCU CEO to Interview Pelosi
July 27, 2010
Zucker will talk to House speaker as part of female consumers event.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455260-NBCU_CEO_to_Interview_Pelosi.php
NCTA Joins Attack On TV Duopolies
July 27, 2010
The National Cable & Telecommunications Association has joined cable's attack on TV station duopolies, urging the FCC to prohibit two top-rated stations in a market from working together in negotiating retransmission consent deals with cable operators.
http://www.tvnewscheck.com/articles/2010/07/27/daily.3/
Update: House Approves Far-Reaching Captioning and Accessibility Bill
July 27, 2010
Legislation that could make a wide variety of communications and video technologies more accessible to millions of Americans with disabilities is working its way through Congress.
http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/103988
Why is Washington, D.C. Prohibiting Prayer and the First Amendment on the Public Sidewalk
July 27, 2010
Government officials have threatened scores with arrest if they pray and counsel on a public sidewalk leading to Planned Parenthood in Washington, D.C.
http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2297314523.html
Inside the First Amendment: Court ruling questions rationale for FCC's control of TV
July 27, 2010
As for me, sometimes I cringe, sometimes I don’t. Sometimes I’m surprised, sometimes disappointed, and sometimes the words just come and go without much effect.
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20100727/OPINION16/100726056
Spectrum Database Solution Enables Access to 5GHz Spectrum Previously Unavailable Due to Interference Issues
July 27, 2010
Spectrum Bridge, Inc.in partnership with the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA) today announced the release of U-NII Device Interference Advisor (UDIA)—an online database that reduces potential interference issues between unlicensed wireless devices operating in a frequency band shared with Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR) systems.
http://www.pr-inside.com/spectrum-database-solution-enables-access-r2025444.htm
Chairman Genachowski's Remarks, 72nd Communications Workers of America Conference
July 27, 2010
The Federal Communications Commission issued the following speech by Chairman Julius Genachowski: Thank you Larry Cohen for that introduction and for your leadership.
http://callcenterinfo.tmcnet.com/news/2010/07/27/4921521.htm
What is broadband?
July 27, 2010
The debate about what exactly broadband is rages on across the globe, with definitions being updated all the time to keep track with ever increasing speeds.
http://mybroadband.co.za/news/broadband/14016-What-broadband.html
KFSH FM Named One of Six Finalists for Religious Radio Station of the Year
July 27, 2010
KFSH 95.9 FM The Fish today announced that the National Association of Broadcasters has selected KFSH as one of six finalists for the Marconi Award for large market religious radio station of the year.
Author’s Book Reveals a Fresh Perspective of Christian Persecution
July 27, 2010
In today’s world, many millions of Christians are living under the threat of persecution.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/ChristianApologetics/prweb4304984.htm
Court: Professor has free-speech rights
July 27, 2010
The San Jose City College district will pay $100,000 to settle a lawsuit by a former adjunct biology professor over remarks she made on homosexuality.
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Legal/Default.aspx?id=1100854
Obama urges Senate to pass campaign ad disclosure bill
July 26, 2010
President Barack Obama implored the Senate Monday to pass a campaign finance law that Republicans and business groups are attacking as political censorship and an effort to limit the number of ads aimed at Democratic incumbents in November's elections.
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2010/07/26/98152/obama-urges-senate-to-pass-campaign.html
ACLU Disses DISCLOSE Act
July 26, 2010
The American Civil Liberties Union is urging the Senate to vote down the DISCLOSE Act, which imposes new reporting requirements on funding of election ads, including publicizing donor lists.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455233-ACLU_Disses_DISCLOSE_Act.php
Talk of a settlement on the terrestrial radio Performance Royalty - what would broadcasters get?
July 26, 2010
The broadcast trade press has recently been full of talk of the possibility of reaching a settlement with the recording industry on the adoption of a Performance Royalty for broadcast stations -paying performers and record companies for the use of music by radio stations (on top of the fees already paid through ASCAP, BMI and SESAC to composers).
http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=0c7c1f5b-5e2d-43f2-acfe-3e02fefa3f74
Second Circuit Seeks More Input on Fleeting Nudity
July 26, 2010
According to one of the parties in the case, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals has asked both sides for supplemental briefs in the NYPD Blue indecency case, wanting to know what effect a recent ruling by a three-judge panel of that same court has on the FCC's fleeting nudity enforcement policy under challenge in the NYPD Blue case.
ACA Chairman: Comcast/NBCU Would Have More Power Than Any Company Deserves
July 26, 2010
Argues proposed joint venture would reinforce discrimination against smaller operators.
Proposed legislation would tax broadcasters who keep their spectrum
July 26, 2010
A spectrum bill authorizing the sharing of spectrum auction proceeds with broadcasters (and others) includes a new annual fee that would tax station owners that choose not to participate. Sens. John Kerry, D-MA, and Olympia Snowe, R-ME, introduced the legislation in Washington, D.C., last week.
http://broadcastengineering.com/news/legislation-could-tax-broadcasters-who-keep-spectrum/
FCC Encouraging Mobile DTV Deployment
July 26, 2010
All TV receivers marketed in the United States are required by Section 15.117 of the FCC's Rules to be able to receive both analog and digital television broadcast on all TV channels.
http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/103884
FCC Proposes Locating Wireless Broadband in MSS Slots
July 26, 2010
In its search for more spectrum for wireless broadband, the FCC is proposing to allow co-primary fixed and mobile allocations to the 2 GHz Mobile Satellite Service Band. Some of this 2 GHz band was previously allocated for broadcast auxiliary services.
http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/103886
Indecency foe argues for FCC’s right to police the airwaves
July 26, 2010
Robert Peters of Morality in Media does not disagree with those who suggest that the FCC’s record on indecency enforcement is muddled, and suggests that the courts are at least partly responsible for that.
http://www.rbr.com/radio/26208.html
Kentucky low-power duo getting religion
July 26, 2010
Louisville TV Licenses Inc. is divesting its two LPTVs related to full-power WBKI-TV (CW) and putting some cash in the corporate coffers. The new owner is a not-for-profit religious group.
http://www.rbr.com/tv-cable/tv_deals/26152.html
FCC Chairman Genachowski Delivers Monday Speech, Tuesday Testimony
July 26, 2010
With lawmakers increasingly turning their attention to strengthening online privacy, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski will weigh in on the topic Tuesday during a hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee. Appearing alongside Genachowski will be Jon Leibowitz, chairman of the Federal Trade Commission.
http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2010/07/fcc-chairman-genachowski-deliv.php
Real change is possible
July 26, 2010
We've heard a lot of talk about change in this country over the past couple of years. But the only lasting and positive change that can occur is the spiritual revival that needs to begin in the hearts of Christian believers across this great nation.
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Perspectives/Default.aspx?id=1100804
Senate Campaign Finance Bill Drops Provision Affecting Radio
July 26, 2010
Among amendments to Sen, CHARLES SCHUMER (D-NY)'s "Disclose Act" campaign finance bill is one taking shorter radio spots out of a provision requiring businesses and groups to state their geographic locations in political radio ads.
Midterms Shade Senate Schedule
July 26, 2010
To that end, the Senate is scheduled to vote Tuesday afternoon on Democratic Vice Chairman Charles E. Schumer ’s (N.Y.) DISCLOSE Act, which is designed as a legislative response to the Supreme Court’s landmark Citizens United campaign finance ruling earlier this year. The decision allows corporations and labor unions to spend unlimited funds on political advertisements, a practice which had previously been banned.
http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000003709404
Just say no to fake Net neutrality
July 26, 2010
The debate in Washington over Net neutrality--the fundamental principle that keeps the Internet open and free from discrimination--is coming to a head. That means that the wheeling and dealing is under way, and consumers need to watch out.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-20011565-38.html
Franken calls for regulation of the Internet while Democratic Party funds blog convention
July 26, 2010
The convention this year had a clear theme of pointing out the "evils of capitalism". One look at who sponsored the event and you will know why. Sponsors include: SEIU, AFL-CIO, NEA, AFSCME, and United Federation of Teachers.
FCC Raises the Broadband Bar
July 26, 2010
The Federal Communications Commission has drastically increased the minimum upload and download speeds it considers worthy of the word "broadband." Now, 4 Mbps up and 1 down are the bare minimums;
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/FCC-Raises-the-Broadband-Bar-70480.html?wlc=1280153226
Hill Retrans Fans Respond
July 26, 2010
Green, Blackburn caution FCC that retrans is private business negotiation and advise it not to take sides.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455199-Hill_Retrans_Fans_Respond.php
Editorial: Price of the Fee
July 26, 2010
Congress has begun the process of authorizing the FCC to compensate broadcasters for relinquishing spectrum to wireless broadband.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455192-Editorial_Price_of_the_Fee.php
Gap Remains Between Fans and Foes of FCC Reclassification
July 26, 2010
While Leaders on both sides of the network neutrality debate continue to meet in private with Edward Lazarus, chief of staff to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, their public statements continue to place them at opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to how—or even whether—the FCC should clarify its broadband regulatory authority.
Seaside Or Spectrum: It's Still Extortion
July 26, 2010
For purposes of today's column, we are going to imagine a small town along the seashore. Let's call it Fairview Cove. It's a happy and prosperous place. Each summer, thousands from the nearby cities swell the population by taking up residence in second homes or rentals.
http://www.tvnewscheck.com/articles/2010/07/23/daily.12/
First Amendment applies even in Delaware
July 26, 2010
The FCC has turned down a license renewal challenge to WHYY-TV (PBS) Wilmington, DE (Philadelphia, PA) from the City of Wilmington. The city had charged that the station was too focused on Philly and failed to serve its city of license.
http://www.rbr.com/media-news/washington-beat/26177.html
United States Ranked 23rd in Broadband Development
July 26, 2010
According to a study released last week by Strategy Analytics, the United States ranks 23rd in its development of broadband infrastructure.
http://broadbandbreakfast.com/2010/07/united-states-ranked-23rd-in-broadband-development/
UAE says BlackBerry is security threat
July 26, 2010
The United Arab Emirates has declared BlackBerry smartphones a potential threat to national security, saying the devices operate beyond the jurisdiction of national laws and are open to misuse.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/26/AR2010072601487.html
Carter ripped for anti-Israel statement
July 26, 2010
The leader of a Messianic Jewish ministry says it's an absolute outrage that former President Jimmy Carter has once again demonstrated that he's a not a friend of Israel.
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Culture/Default.aspx?id=1097754
City council prayer to continue
July 26, 2010
Kansas' largest city has declined a request made by Americans United for Separation of Church and State (AU) that the city council discontinue invocations before its meetings.
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Culture/Default.aspx?id=1098656
The UN Threat to Internet Freedom (Wall Street Journal)
July 23, 2010
In 1988, delegates from 114 countries gathered in Melbourne, Australia, to negotiate an international treaty for the future of telecommunications regulation.
http://www.benton.org/node/39817
Mike Castle-sponsored bill is an assault on free speech
July 23, 2010
The DISCLOSE Act co-authored by Rep. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and Rep. Mike Castle of Delaware is an assault on the First Amendment of the Constitution.
Unions 'concerned' with new version of campaign finance bill
July 23, 2010
Sen. Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) latest effort to win over centrist Republicans for a campaign-finance bill is jeopardizing union support.
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/110489-unions-concerned-with-new-version-of-campaign-finance-bill
Tech firms warn privacy bill will harm economy
July 23, 2010
A new privacy bill introduced in the U.S. Congress this week would have serious unintended consequences and could even harm the nation's economy unless its Democratic sponsor rewrites it, Internet industry representatives warned Thursday.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-31921_3-20011435-281.html
Understanding the Cyber-Collectivist Threat to Our Media Freedoms
July 23, 2010
What many on the far Left have long understood, and many defenders of freedom have failed to appreciate, is that the battle for control of media and communications policy is fundamentally tied up with the broader war for control of our economy and society.
FCC Defends Right to Adjust Media Ownership Rules
July 23, 2010
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski says the commission has the right to change its media ownership rules and said Congress directs the agency to review those rules periodically to determine if they need to be adjusted, eliminated or even still make sense in a changing marketplace.
http://www.rwonline.com/article/103842
Rockefeller Plans Public Safety Wireless Spectrum Legislation
July 23, 2010
The Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act Senator John "Jay" Rockefeller plans to introduce will likely call for setting aside 10 MHz of the D-Block for a nationwide wireless network.
Christians 'Unite for Israel' at Washington Summit
July 23, 2010
Evangelical Christians in America have become Israel's staunchest ally in a world increasingly hostile to the Jewish state.
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/insideisrael/2010/July/Christians-Unite-for-Israel-at-Washington-Summit/
Genachowski Gets Dingellgram Deadline
July 23, 2010
Frustrated congressman asks FCC chairman to answer Title II questions by July 26.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455128-Genachowski_Gets_Dingellgram_Deadline.php
Senate Committee Passes Spectrum Bill
July 23, 2010
Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act now heads to full Senate.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455127-Senate_Committee_Passes_Spectrum_Bill.php
Comcast Increases Lobbyist Spending 24%
July 23, 2010
While it aims to receive government approval for its proposed NBC Universal joint venture, Comcast increased its federal lobbying expenditures by 24% in the second quarter.
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=132538
Michael Youssef Calls America to Return to Its Roots
July 23, 2010
What happens to a tree when its root system is destroyed? The tree can no longer access the nutrients it needs, and it begins to weaken. The leaves wilt, the branches droop, the fruit ceases to grow. Eventually, the tree dies.
http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6937314500.html
Campaign Launched to Halt Deportation of Christians in Morocco
July 23, 2010
A campaign is being launched to mobilize Christians in the West in rallying their U.S. representatives and senators behind an effort to stop Morocco’s deportation of Christians.
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100722/campaign-launched-to-halt-deportation-of-christians-in-morocco/index.html
Schumer Discloses New Version of DISCLOSE Act
July 22, 2010
Senator Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has introduced a new version of the DISCLOSE Act according to a copy of the bill, which requires a raft of on-screen or on-air disclosures on radio and TV campaign ads identifying what groups or individuals are funding them.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455104-Schumer_Discloses_New_Version_of_DISCLOSE_Act.php
Lobbying By Obama Administration Foe U.S. Chamber of Commerce Grows To More Than $44 Million This Year
July 22, 2010
The lobbying powerhouse U.S. Chamber of Commerce, along with its subsidiaries, spent a whopping $13.4 million on federal, state-level and grassroots lobbying during the second quarter, according to a Center for Responsive Politics review of new reports filed this week.
http://www.opensecrets.org/news/2010/07/lobbying-by-obama-administration-fo.html
Boehner, Walden, Culberson Renew Push for 'Read The Bill' Reform
July 22, 2010
On the day Gallup reported that the American people's confidence in Congress has fallen to a record low, House Republicans launched a renewed push to highlight and enact "read the bill" reforms demanded by the American people.
http://www.standardnewswire.com/news/297045405.html
Dingell finds FCC chairman 'frustrating'
July 22, 2010
Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski on Monday expressing frustration that the chairman has not returned a letter he sent in May inquiring about the chairman's controversial plan to boost the agency's authority over broadband service providers.
http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/110349-dingell-finds-fcc-chairman-frustrating
Senators Raise Caution Flag On Ownership Review
July 22, 2010
A trio of senators wrote FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski this week advising him that he did not have to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors when it comes to vetting the FCC's media ownership rules and that they were still concerned about consolidation.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455089-Senators_Raise_Caution_Flag_On_Ownership_Review.php
Hill opposition grows to FCC spectrum auction plan
July 22, 2010
lobbying blitz by first responders and their allies has led to growing momentum in Congress for legislation aimed at preventing the Federal Communications Commission from selling commercial firms access to communications spectrum that public safety organizations say they need.
http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20100722_3275.php?oref=topstory
NAB Puts Retrans Stance on Display
July 22, 2010
National Association of Broadcasters enlisted advertising in the brewing retransmission fight. The NAB took out a display ad in Capitol Hill newspaper Politico. It quotes Time Warner Cable and Cablevision executives saying retransmission is working.
http://www.televisionbroadcast.com/article/103832
ACA: Comcast-NBCU merger worse than we thought
July 22, 2010
Documents from Comcast and from NBC Universal show the two have every intention of leveraging their combined market power to the detriment of their competitors should they be allowed to merge, according to the American Cable Association.
http://www.cedmagazine.com/article.aspx?id=170953
Comcast Purchase of NBC May Require the Selling of Stations or Arbitration
July 22, 2010
Comcast Corp. may have to sell some NBC television stations or agree to have independent arbitration settle pricing disputes to get U.S. government approval for buying General Electric Co.’s NBC Universal.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-07-22/comcast-purchase-of-nbc-may-require-the-selling-of-stations-or-arbitration.html
Senators McCain and Lieberman want spectrum for first responders
July 22, 2010
Remember the “D-Block” portion of the former TV spectrum that the FCC failed to auction because no one would meet the $1.3 billion reserve price?
http://www.rbr.com/media-news/washington-beat/26124.html
Lawmakers Urge FCC to Revisit Retransmission
July 22, 2010
Another Washington, D.C. lawmaker has asked FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski to revisit retransmission consent rules as a fight brews between two TV powerhouses. The retrans agreement between Time Warner Cable and Disney expires Sept. 2, and the two are already taking shots.
http://televisionbroadcast.com/article/103802
Christian student fights for her beliefs
July 22, 2010
A counseling student has filed suit against a university in Georgia because she claims the school is forcing her to abandon her Christian beliefs in order to receive a degree.
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Education/Default.aspx?id=1097332
GOP Moves to Block White House Net Neutrality Plan
July 22, 2010
Seven Republican senators have announced a plan to curb the Obama administration's push to impose controversial Net neutrality regulations on the Internet.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501465_162-20011280-501465.html
A potential Net neutrality win-win-win
July 22, 2010
The Net neutrality debate remains polarized, with broadband network operators opposing consumer groups and Internet content providers.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-20011284-38.html
Google: Regulations for thee, but not for me
July 22, 2010
For the last four years, Google has fought for net neutrality in Washington, and the right to aggregate and serve ads against other people’s content in the technology press. An open letter that the company sent to the FTC Tuesday, however, shows that Google is ready to engage in not one, but two regulatory battles on Capitol Hill.
http://dailycaller.com/2010/07/22/google-regulations-for-thee-but-not-for-me/
Net Neutrality/Internet Regulation
July 22, 2010
CTIA-The Wireless Association® believes policymakers should take a cautioned, reasoned approach to any discussion on Internet regulation, as we believe that no prescriptive regulation in this area is necessary to facilitate the continued evolution and innovation of broadband services – especially with respect to the wireless sector.
http://www.ctia.org/advocacy/policy_topics/topic.cfm/TID/43
Google Boosts Spending on Lobbying as FCC Tackles Internet Access Issue
July 22, 2010
Google Inc., which favors regulations on Internet providers, increased its spending on lobbying by 50 percent this year as the U.S. Federal Communications Commission took up the issue.
Dems reserve airtime ahead of election
July 22, 2010
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has reserved airtime for the final two weeks before the election in key congressional districts across the country.
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/110217-dems-reserve-airtime-ahead-of-election
Expert: Kagan 'bad medicine for America'
July 22, 2010
According to Craig Parshall, senior vice president and general counsel for the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), Justice John Paul Stevens was a liberal -- but he was not keen on importing international law into the Constitution.
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=1095700
Analyst: Comcast may gain from rebound in NBC's cable networks
July 22, 2010
Comcast was either shrewd or lucky to have cut the deal to control NBC Universal when it did late last year. Research firm SNL Kagan says that cable channels -- the assets that Comcast covets most -- are poised to rise in value after taking a drubbing in the recent recession.
http://www.usatoday.com/communities/technologylive/Index
Comcast, GE Say Character Assassins Shouldn't Shoot Down Deal
July 22, 2010
Parties believe FCC should "expeditiously" approve the union.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455085-Comcast_GE_Say_Character_Assassins_Shouldn_t_Shoot_Down_Deal.php
Report Advocates Tax Relief in Telecommunications Sector
July 22, 2010
According to a report released by the Global System for Mobile communications Association (GSMA), the key to spurring broadband adoption on in previously under-covered areas is targeted tax relief.
http://broadbandbreakfast.com/2010/07/report-advocates-tax-relief-in-telecommunications-sector/
Boucher To Introduce USF Bill
July 22, 2010
More than half a year after unveiling a draft bill, House Energy and Commerce Communications Subcommittee Chairman Rick Boucher, D-Va., and Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb., will introduce legislation Thursday that would overhaul the Universal Service Fund, which subsidizes telecommunications costs in low-income and rural areas.
http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2010/07/boucher-to-introduce-usf-bill.php
Muslim mosque vs. American history
July 22, 2010
A Christian law firm representing a New York City firefighter who survived the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, is urging the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission to declare a building in the area a historic landmark in order to make it more difficult for a Muslim group to turn it into a huge mega-mosque.
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Culture/Default.aspx?id=1095954
False Flag Cyber Attack Could Takedown The Internet
July 21, 2010
An increasing clamour to restrict and control the internet on behalf of the government, the Pentagon, the intelligence community and their private corporate arms, could result in a staged cyber attack being used as justification.
http://www.prisonplanet.com/false-flag-cyber-attack-could-takedown-the-internet.html
Rockefeller to Introduce Spectrum Auction Incentive Bill
July 21, 2010
A powerful U.S. senator will introduce legislation allowing the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to share auction proceeds with spectrum holders that voluntarily give up unused bandwidth and will give police and fire departments additional spectrum for a nationwide wireless broadband network.
FCC Majority Supports Previous Cross-Ownership Rule Changes
July 21, 2010
In a new filing with the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals, the FCC says it still supports former Chairman Kevin Martin's decision to relax Newspaper-Broadcast cross-ownership rules, while keeping the TV and radio ownership rules in tact. Only Commissioner Michael Copps dissented in the brief.
http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=1884802
Tennessee Temple In Negotiations To Sell WDYN Radio Station
July 21, 2010
Tennessee Temple University is in negotiations to sell its radio station, WDYN, Temple President Dr. Danny Lovett confirmed.
http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_180288.asp
DeMint Introduces Bill Limiting FCC Regulatory Authority
July 21, 2010
Would require Commission to prove consumers' lack of choice doing "substantial harm".
Stearns: FCC Should Not Put Title II on September Meeting Agenda
July 21, 2010
Argues it would provide little time to consider comments solicited on proposal.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455044-Stearns_FCC_Should_Not_Put_Title_II_on_September_Meeting_Agenda.php
FCC Report Draws Divided Reaction
July 21, 2010
Broadband debate split along same political lines as net neutrality.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455039-FCC_Report_Draws_Divided_Reaction.php
USDA Official Testifies on Broadband
July 21, 2010
Dallas Tonsager, Under Secretary for Rural Development with the US Department of Agriculture, spoke to the House Subcommittee on Rural Development, Biotechnology, Specialty Crops, and Foreign Agriculture yesterday on the topic of rural initiatives.
http://broadbandbreakfast.com/2010/07/usda-official-testifies-on-broadband/
Experts Discuss State-level Solutions for Broadband
July 21, 2010
A panel of experts convened on Monday to discuss the issue of how to expand broadband at the State level, with a focus on communications challenges.
http://broadbandbreakfast.com/2010/07/experts-discuss-state-level-solutions-for-broadband/
Sen. Casey opposes FCC plan to boost its authority
July 21, 2010
Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to back down from a proposal that many see as a regulatory power grab, telling commission chairman Julius Genachowski to find a “more targeted” answer to uncertainty over the agency's authority.
http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/110067-sen-casey-opposes-fcc-plan-to-boost-its-authority
BearCom Publishes White Paper that Examines FCC Requirements and Deadlines for Narrowbanding of Two-Way Radios
July 21, 2010
BearCom, a nationwide provider of wireless communications equipment and solutions, has released a white paper today that examines the Federal Communications Commission’s narrowbanding mandate for two-way radios.
Appeal expected on FCC ruling
July 21, 2010
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has still not given word on whether it plans to appeal a decision that ultimately permits filth on radio and television.
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Culture/Default.aspx?id=1093232
FCC resolves a virtual problem
July 21, 2010
Now that television stations are using “virtual channels” to identify themselves to consumer receivers, the FCC is making it clear that stations don’t get to pick and choose which channel ID to use.
http://www.rbr.com/media-news/washington-beat/26050.html
Powell: Fleeting Indecency Policy Was a Mistake
July 21, 2010
Former FCC chief says reversal was due to political pressure.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455034-Powell_Fleeting_Indecency_Policy_Was_a_Mistake.php
AM Power: Why Stop There?
July 21, 2010
Richard Arsenault is substantially correct when he say that an AM power increase of a factor of 10 is what AM radio needs to become competitive again (“How About a Hike in AM Power,” May 19).
http://rwonline.com/article/103736
State Department is taking right steps to foster Internet freedom
July 21, 2010
BILLIONS OF people live in countries where the Internet is not free. Confined behind the elaborate firewalls of authoritarian regimes such as China and Iran, they find their rights to expression threatened online and off -- by elaborate systems of monitoring and censorship and by harsh laws that punish bloggers with imprisonment or even death.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/20/AR2010072005363.html
Praying employees win round 1 in legal scuffle
July 21, 2010
Two employees of the University of Texas at Arlington who prayed over a co-worker's cubicle -- and were subsequently fired -- will have their day in court.
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Legal/Default.aspx?id=1093132
FCC Report: Broadband Not Being Deployed to All
July 20, 2010
Immediate prospects for deployment deemed 'bleak'.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455023-FCC_Report_Broadband_Not_Being_Deployed_to_All.php
NAB Outlines Spectrum Policy for White House
July 20, 2010
Smith tells Economic Policy Council he favors "holistic" approach.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455012-NAB_Outlines_Spectrum_Policy_for_White_House.php
FCC's Unreleased Broadband Report Already Drawing Fire
July 20, 2010
Report finds broadband deployment to be inadequate.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455010-FCC_s_Unreleased_Broadband_Report_Already_Drawing_Fire.php
Senate committee approves Elena Kagan: how the senators voted
July 20, 2010
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan 13 to 6 Tuesday, with one Republican joining 12 Democrats. Ms. Kagan now faces a confirmation vote from the full Senate later this month.
Amidst Cybersecurity Reforms, Stonesoft Shares Ways Feds Can Immediately Reduce Security Threats
July 20, 2010
Stonesoft, an innovative provider of integrated network security and business continuity solutions, today announced several ways federal agencies can immediately improve network security.
DeMint Bill Would Create Hurdles for Net Neutrality Regs
July 20, 2010
Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) is working on a bill that would make it much more difficult for the FCC to expand and codify its network neutrality guidelines, and would rein in the FCC's authority over competition policy in the process by establishing a "competition analysis-based regulatory framework."
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/455000-DeMint_Bill_Would_Create_Hurdles_for_Net_Neutrality_Regs.php
Ambitious US wireless broadband scheme unveiled
July 20, 2010
An investment firm unveiled an ambitious plan on Tuesday to build a high-speed wireless broadband network that would cover more than 90 percent of the United States by 2015.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5i4DgDXsCXGylvHSyqXO9PQ0M3TCA
Broadcasters: No Reason For Government Intervention On Retrans
July 20, 2010
Broadcast lobbyists are asking a pair of congressmen to rethink their call for changes to the retransmission consent regime, suggesting they were making claims that could not be supported.
NAB Chief Says No New Spectrum Taxes
July 20, 2010
Broadcasters who don’t voluntarily hand over spectrum for the administration’s broadband shouldn’t be charged new fees. Gordon Smith, head of the National Association of Broadcasters, made the point in a letter to an Obama Administration official this week.
http://www.televisionbroadcast.com/article/103656
House Commerce Marking Up Communications Accessibility Bill
July 20, 2010
Accessibility requirements to be applied to broadband.
Lobby Letter Claims Retrans System Is Fair
July 20, 2010
Broadcast interests say congressmen's critiques are unfounded.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/454989-Lobby_Letter_Claims_Retrans_System_Is_Fair.php
Report: Christians Unfairly Targeted by UK Hate Laws
July 20, 2010
Christians in Britain are being unfairly targeted by laws intended to prevent religious hate crimes, a new report from Civitas warns.
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100720/report-christians-unfairly-targeted-by-uk-hate-laws/index.html
Official: Google's China changes in line with law
July 20, 2010
China renewed Google's Internet license after it pledged to obey censorship laws and stop automatically switching mainland users to its unfiltered Hong Kong site, an official said Tuesday.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/20/AR2010072001136.html
Christians' petition opposes Supreme Court nominee
July 20, 2010
The Christian Coalition of America has issued an action alert, calling on Americans concerned with Kagan's views on issues that impact family values to sign a petition to say no to her nomination. Michele Combs, spokesperson for the Christian Coalition, tells OneNewsNow that believers should be concerned about the nominee's record.
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=1093010
Google's White House Ties Keep Raising Questions
July 20, 2010
The Obama Administration is quickly becoming a battleground between lawmakers and Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) as the search giant’s ties to the White House are called into question.
Liberal activists seek dereg rollback
July 20, 2010
The FCC has been seeking comments on whether, as federal law requires, it needs to further deregulate media ownership. Instead, a group of seven liberal activist groups has filed comments calling for the FCC to reverse the dereg it has already done and further tighten ownership limits.
http://www.rbr.com/media-news/washington-beat/26015.html
Networks fire back on retransmission change attempt
July 20, 2010
Taking note of an effort by Reps. Steve Israel (D-NY) and Peter King (R-NY) to get colleagues to sign onto a letter urging the FCC to restack the retransmission consent system in favor of cable MSOs, the big five networks and the NAB have written to the two Congressmen to set them straight. (view the letter to the right in attachments marked Retrans-letter)
http://www.rbr.com/tv-cable/26021.html
Class A TV going from one Christian broadcaster to another
July 20, 2010
KEEN-CA is a Class A television station currently owned and operated by Christian Communications of Chicagoland Inc., headed by Jerry Rose. But not for long – documents filed with the FCC show that it’s headed to a new owner.
http://www.rbr.com/tv-cable/tv_deals/25989.html
Masked gunmen shoot down two pastors in Pakistan
July 20, 2010
Two Christians accused of blasphemy in Pakistan were killed as they left a courthouse Monday afternoon, reports a Christian persecution watchdog group shortly after the incident.
http://www.christiantoday.com/article/masked.gunmen.shoot.down.two.pastors/26313.htm
Rush Introduces Opt Out/In Privacy/Notification Bill
July 20, 2010
"Best Practices Act" seeks greater transparency of online privacy policies.
Bill Would OK Payments to Broadcasters for Spectrum
July 20, 2010
Would also levy spectrum fees on broadcasters who did not give up spectrum.
Memphis closing makes trio
July 20, 2010
The Westenberger family has closed on its third AM in the Memphis market. The Christian broadcaster has added KQPN, which had been broadcasting a Sports format on 730 kHz.
http://www.rbr.com/radio/radio_deals/25991.html
On Target Ministries Joins Men's Ministry Channel on Sky Angel's Nationwide TV Service
July 20, 2010
Sky Angel, an affordable faith-based television service available in the U.S., announces the addition of On Target Ministries programs to the Men's Ministry On Demand channel (www.skyangel.com).
http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/3626014458.html
Kerry and Snowe Introduce Bill to Mandate Spectrum Inventory
July 20, 2010
Senators John Kerry (D- Mass) and Olympia Snow (R- Maine) have introduced a bill which will direct the FCC and NTIA to conduct a spectrum inventory and the creation of a National Strategic Spectrum Plan.
http://broadbandbreakfast.com/2010/07/kerry-and-snowe-introduce-bill-to-mandate-spectrum-inventory/
Reforms urged in federal funding for phone lines
July 20, 2010
Americans are turning away from home phone lines and toward mobile, but a federal program continues to pour $8 billion a year into phone service for rural homes and businesses.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/19/AR2010071905193.html?nav=emailpage
Effort to bypass Electoral College gains momentum
July 20, 2010
An author and political analyst reports an effort is afoot by well-funded liberal activists to effectively get rid of the Electoral College in its present form, without having to use the constitutional amendment process.
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=1091290
What Happened to Over 70,000 Blogs?
July 19, 2010
Could Their Disappearance Be Related to President Obama's Desire for a Kill Switch?
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5598978/what_happened_to_over_70000_blogs.html?cat=15
Filibuster: Senate Republicans Hope To Block Kagan
July 19, 2010
With Democrats holding a 58-41 majority in the U.S. Senate, the fate of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan will rest in the hands of a few Republican lawmakers.
http://thebulletin.us/articles/2010/07/19/top_stories/doc4c44643030d23683575380.txt
Roundup: U.S. gov't urged to subsidize broadband Internet access to low income families
July 19, 2010
America is suffering from a " digital divide" with many Americans either can not afford high speed Internet or without service, and government subsidies are urged to help those low income families get on line.
http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2010/07/19/4908021.htm
ACA Tells FCC to Delay 'Third Way' Reclassification
July 19, 2010
The American Cable Association told the Federal Communications Commission that the agency is required by law to delay implementation of any broadband reclassification (or reclassification and forbearance) decisions until completion of rulemakings needed to identify those specific legacy provisions of Title II that the agency intends to apply to the newly declared common carrier service.
http://www.cable360.net/ct/news/thewire/ACA-Tells-FCC-to-Delay-Third-Way-Reclassification_42291.html
Broadband providers: Negative FCC report would ‘strain credulity’
July 19, 2010
U.S. Telecom, the association for broadband providers, raised doubts on Monday about a pending report from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that could argue the nation has fallen off track in broadband deployment.
FCC Frees Up Mobile DTV With Analog Tuner Waiver
July 19, 2010
The Federal Communications Commission has released mobile DTV from a regulatory obstacle. The commission waived a requirement that mobile digital broadcast TV receivers include analog decoding technology.
http://www.televisionbroadcast.com/article/103608
How Community Radio Can Grow
July 19, 2010
Excerpts from prepared remarks by FCC Commissioner Mignon L. Clyburn to the 35th Annual Community Radio Conference, held by the National Federation of Community Broadcasters in St. Paul, Minn., in June.
http://rwonline.com/article/103606
Ed Christian speaks out on performance royalties
July 19, 2010
After reading various trade press reports of comments by Bonneville International CEO Bruce Reese last week at the Conclave Learning Conference in Minneapolis that he would “love to cut a deal” on performance royalties so the radio industry would have certainty on the issue, Saga Communications CEO Ed Christian sent out word that he definitely does not agree.
http://www.rbr.com/radio/25999.html
FCC Speed Test Surpasses 1 Million Results
July 19, 2010
The Federal Communications Commission is reporting that their online speed test at www.testmyisp.com has surpassed 1 million tests.
http://broadbandbreakfast.com/2010/07/fcc-speed-test-surpasses-1-million-results/
Attack on Nigerian Christian Village Leaves 8 Dead, Church Burned
July 19, 2010
Eight people in Nigeria were killed early Saturday when Muslim Fulani herdsmen launched an overnight attack on a Christian village near the city of Jos, reported officials over the weekend.
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100718/attack-on-nigerian-christian-village-leaves-8-dead-church-burned/index.html
Prayer shushed on Supreme Court steps
July 19, 2010
After a group of students praying on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court building was confronted by police and told what they were doing was illegal, the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) sent a letter to officials of the high court.
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Culture/Default.aspx?id=1091260
Feds Ignore Due Process, First Amendment, Shut Down Thousands of Blogs
July 19, 2010
Once again, the Obama administration has violated the Bill of Rights. Earlier this month, the feds took down a free Wordpress blogging platform and disabled more than 73,000 blogs
Chances of campaign finance bill affecting midterms dim
July 19, 2010
Democrats and watchdog groups supporting the Disclose Act, aimed at blunting a Supreme Court ruling lifting restrictions on corporate and union spending on political advertisements, had hoped to win over Snowe, as well as Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Scott Brown (R-Mass.).
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/109449-chances-of-campaign-finance-bill-affecting-midterms-dim
Hate Crimes Act a crime in itself?
July 19, 2010
A Michigan federal judge will soon rule on the constitutionality of the "hate crimes" law.
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Legal/Default.aspx?id=1091198
Few neutrals in debate over "third way" net neutrality plan
July 19, 2010
The feedback is in on the Federal Communications Commission's proposed "third way" net neutrality proposal, and few stakeholders are willing to give any ground in the matter.
Socialism a branch of tree known as Marxism
July 19, 2010
What is Socialism? It is the death march for America, when we consider the shocking array of events we are witnessing today: a national health care takeover, a massive federal budget deficit, the push to reinstate the “Fairness” doctrine, censorship of Christians and conservatives.
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/event/article/id/100020478/group/Opinion/
Government vs. Google
July 19, 2010
Is an Internet Fairness Doctrine a good idea? The New York Times seems to think so. The editors last week demanded Google be subject to “search neutrality” — without specifying how this would work.
http://article.nationalreview.com/438269/government-vs-google/berin-szoka-adam-thierer
'Dear colleague' urges changes to retransmission rules
July 19, 2010
Reps. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.) and Peter King (R-N.Y.) have circulated a "dear colleague" letter promoting changes to retransmission consent rules, a contentious set of regulations governing negotiations between broadcasters and paid distributors such as cable and satellite operators.
STELA Could Redefine Local Satellite Signals
July 19, 2010
Is STELA easy on the eyes? Well, you might say that depends on who the beholder is. And broadcasters would be wise to look closely.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/454912-STELA_Could_Redefine_Local_Satellite_Signals.php
Comcast Deal Boosts Media
July 19, 2010
“Comcast and NBC Universal: Who Benefits?” was what the House Communications Subcommittee called its field hearing on the proposed merger, held two weeks ago in Chicago.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/454913-Comcast_Deal_Boosts_Media.php
FCC Should Not Appeal 'Expletives' Ruling
July 19, 2010
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski has to take a stand for common sense with regard to the FCC's policing indecency on TV and radio stations.
http://www.tvnewscheck.com/articles/2010/07/16/daily.10/
Wireless Network Races for Funds
July 19, 2010
Hedge fund manager Philip Falcone is facing financial and regulatory deadlines as he moves to raise more funds -- in the form of debt -- for his plan to build a new high-speed wireless network.
http://www.benton.org/node/39414
'End Times' Authors Warn of Potential Threat to Religious Freedom in U.S.
July 19, 2010
"End Times" authors Tim LaHaye and Craig Parshall say the Obama administration may be killing religious freedom by redefinition.
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100718/end-times-authors-warn-of-potential-threat-to-religious-freedom/index.html
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FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, August 5, 2010.
7/28/10
Prepared Remarks of Chairman Genachowski, 4th Annual OPASTCO Summer Convention and Trade Show, Seattle, Washington.
7/28/10
Commission Seeks Comment on Proposed Rules to Implement the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010.
7/27/10
Statement of Chairman Genachowski Before the Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation, U.S. Senate.
7/27/10
FCC Launches Consumer Help Center.
7/26/10
Univision Radio Pays $1 Million to Resolve "Pay-For-Play" Investigation.
News Release
7/26/10
Chairman Genachowski's Remarks, 72nd Communications Workers of America Conference.
7/26/10
FCC, FDA Take Steps to Promote Innovation and Investment in Wireless-Enabled Medical Devices.
7/22/10
FCC Extends Comment Period on the Impact to Broadband Communications Networks from Equipment Failures or Severe Overloads.
7/22/10
FCC Announces Agenda for July 26-27 FCC/FDA Joint Meeting on Wireless Medical Technology.
7/22/10
FCC Kicks off Anniversary Celebration for Americans with Disabilities Act.
7/21/10
FCC Reply Brief on Media Ownership to Third Circuit Court of Appeals
7/21/10
Chairman Genachowski Statement on 3rd Circuit Media Ownership Filing.
7/21/10
Commissioner Copps Statement on the FCC's Reply Brief to the Third Circuit on Media Ownership.
7/21/10
Chairman Genachowski's Remarks, National Rural Education Technology Summit, National Museum of the American Indian.
7/20/10
FCC Finds 14 to 24 Million Americans Lack Access to Broadband.
7/20/10
Prepared Remarks of Chairman Genachowski, Minority Media and Telecom Council, Access to Capital and Telecommunications Conference.
7/19/10
Prepared Remarks of Chairman Genachowski, "Empowering Americans with Disabilities Through Technology,"
Americans with Disabilities Act 20th Anniversary Celebration
Washington, DC
NRB 2010
