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March 21, 2016
Congress Passes IPAWS Modernization Bill
The House of Representatives has passed a bill that modernizes the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), S. 1180, the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2015, passed by voice vote this afternoon. The bill, … more »
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January 21, 2016
FCC To Take Up Online Public Files For Radio, EAS Revisions At Next Open Meeting
The FCC will take up the matter of extending the online public file requirement to radio and satellite licensees and cable and satellite TV carriers in its open meeting on JANUARY 28th. Also on the agenda for that meeting are the proposed revisions to … more »
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January 14, 2016
NAB, NPR Comments In FCC Wireless Emergency Alert Docket Tout FM Chips In Cell Phones
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS and NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO have partnered for comments in the FCC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on strengthening the Wireless Emergency Alert system, touting the use of FM chips in cell phones as a way to … more »
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November 19, 2015
FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel Backs Radio-Enabled Mobile Devices
During the FCC's consideration of an NPRM (Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking) regarding improving the effectiveness of wireless emergency alerts at today's OPEN COMMISSION MEETING, Commissioner JESSICA ROSENWORCEL spoke favorably about radio-enabled … more »
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July 10, 2015
Senate Passes IPAWS Update Bill
The Senate has voted to approve the bill that updates IPAWS, the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System. S. 1180 was sponsored by Sens. CLAIRE MCCASKILL (D-MO) and RON JOHNSON (R-WI). NAB EVP/Communications DENNIS WHARTON said, "NAB … more »
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June 23, 2015
FCC's O'Rielly Calls For Crackdown On Pirate Radio
At the NEW YORK STATE BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION SUMMER Conference TODAY (6/23). FCC Commissioner MIKE O'RIELLY called for increased enforcement of the rules against pirate radio operators. Noting the letter from NEW YORK-area legislators to the FCC … more »
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May 19, 2015
FCC Fines iHeartCommunications $1 Million In Consent Decree For False EAS Tones On Bobby Bones Show
The FCC has thrown the book at iHEARTCOMMUNICATIONS, INC., part of iHEARTMEDIA, fining the company $1 million in a consent decree arising from the airing of false Emergency Alert System tones during BOBBY BONES' nationally syndicated show on … more »
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May 6, 2015
Senate Panel Approves Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act
The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee has passed the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2015, one of eight bi-partisan bills the panel has moved out of the committee to be voted upon by the full … more »
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April 2, 2015
SiriusXM, Nissan Unveil New In-Car ConnectSM Services
NISSAN’s first in-vehicle launch of SIRIUSXM’s connected vehicle services include security, convenience and remote features available on select 2016 vehicles, starting with MAXIMA. The NISSAN CONNECT SM SERVICES will be available in select … more »
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March 4, 2015
Two Congressmen Ask FCC To Act On FM Chips In Cell Phones
A letter from House Committee on Homeland Security Ranking Member BENNIE THOMPSON (D-MS) and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure PETER DEFAZIO (D-OR) to FCC Chairman TOM WHEELER asks WHEELER to do "everything in (his) power to make … more »