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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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April 29, 2015
FCC's Wheeler On FM Chips In Cell Phones: Issue 'Resolving Itself In Marketplace'
In letters to Reps. BENNIE THOMPSON (D-MS) and PETER DEFAZIO (D-OR), FCC Chairman TOM WHEELER indicated a desire to let the market decide the fate of FM chips in cell phones rather than mandate the activation of the devices. WHEELER praised the … 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 »
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June 12, 2014
Two More Co-Sponsors For Local Radio Freedom Act
Two more members of Congress have joined the list of co-sponsors of the Local Radio Freedom Act, the bill that would block the imposition of performance royalties on radio stations. Reps. CHERI BUSTOS (D-IL) and PETER DEFAZIO (D-OR).have joined the … more »
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October 24, 2013
Anti-'Patent Troll' Bill Introduced In Congress
As he long promised, Rep. BOB GOODLATTE (R-VA) introduced his patent reform bill in Congress WEDNESDAY morning. The Innovation Act (H.R. 3309) aims to stop "patent trolls" from using litigation to extract payment from businesses that some … more »
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December 12, 2006
Hinchey Calls For Info On FCC Studies
Rep. MAURICE HINCHEY (D-NY) is after the FCC and major broadcasters again, this time leading six other House Democrats in writing a letter to FCC Chairman KEVIN MARTIN calling on him to "clearly outline the details" of the 10 … more »




