The Federal Communications Commission’s network neutrality regulations have become a campaign issue in at least one competitive Senate race. Rep Bruce Braley (D-IA), who's running for the Senate in Iowa, urged supporters to sign a petition on his website supporting net neutrality.
House committee to debate future of FTC
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The four current members of the Federal Trade Commission will testify at a hearing being held by the House Commerce subcommittee on Trade. The hearing -- entitled “The FTC at 100: Where Do We Go from Here?” -- will examine the competition and consumer protection agency’s mission, budget and authority as it enters its second century.
FCC chief: Reagan could be proud of ‘Obamaphone’ program
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Acting Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn forcefully defended her agency's phone subsidy program for the poor in a speech.
FTC Chairwoman targets firms with vast databases
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Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman said the FTC will aggressively police companies with control over large databases of personal information.
Obama’s school Internet plan could derail FCC picks, former members warn
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Two former Republican members of Congress warned that President Obama's proposal to expand a federal Internet program for schools could derail two nominations to the Federal Communications Commission.
Sen. Rockefeller to push for Do Not Track at hearing
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Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) will hold a hearing April 24 to push for a feature that would allow users to opt out of online tracking.
House panel set to debate CISPA
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The House Intelligence Committee will meet behind closed doors on the afternoon of April 10 to mark up a controversial cybersecurity bill before it heads to the floor for a vote, which could come as early as next week.