Digital Government
FCC to seek $18B for emergency wireless communications network
The proposal will be part of the commission's upcoming national broadband plan.
Modernization
FCC to try incentives to free wireless broadband spectrum
Commission has repeatedly warned of a looming spectrum crisis.
Digital Government
Consumer advocate says FCC broadband proposal will fall short of goals
Critic says plan would leave up to 30 million households without access.
Digital Government
Senate axes satellite TV provisions
The law was set to expire Dec. 31 before receiving a last-minute, two-month extension until Feb. 28.
Modernization
House panel approves spectrum inventory bill
Under plan, agencies would report possible reallocation of spectrum to Congress.
Digital Government
Reps say broadband stimulus rules complex, murky, rigid
As the dust settles on guidelines the Obama administration released for the $7.2 billion broadband stimulus program, lawmakers are beginning to raise concerns that the hurried effort has led to rigid requirements, inconsistencies and murky definitions.
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