Justices examine whether agency penalties against AT&T and Verizon need greater jury trial protections The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments over whether the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC)…
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Congressman Issues Statement on Personal Health After Absence
He had not communicated with House colleagues since early March. Representative Thomas Kean, Jr., of New Jersey issued a statement this week regarding an unspecified personal health issue…
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FCC Poised to Modernize Satellite Spectrum-Sharing Rules
A 1990s regulation to be replaced by modern laws that take technological advances into account. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr announced the modernization of the…
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FCC Suspends Fraudsters from USF Programs
Agency cites fraud convictions tied to E-Rate funding for schools and libraries. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) suspended seven convicted criminals from participating in Universal Service Fund (USF)…
Read MoreCongress Passes Temporary FISA Extension
The warrantless surveillance law was set to expire Monday. The House of Representatives passed a measure on Friday to temporarily extend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through…
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CMS Moves to Phase Out Fax Machines and Snail Mail
Administrator Oz said that old standards for data sharing were not on par with current technological advances. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is simplifying their…
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Forest Service Headquarters Moving to Salt Lake City
The restructuring plan for the USDA Forest Service is underway. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service announced that its headquarters will be moved to Salt Lake…
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FCC Proposes Onshoring Call Centers Requiring English Proficiency
The agency seeks comment on proposed customer service standards, disclosure requirements, and potential fees. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to begin a rulemaking proceeding examining the use…
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FCC Proposes Updated Numbering Policies to Prevent Illegal Robocalls
The agency is focused on how scammers are obtaining phone numbers. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the commission will be expanding certification and…
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FCC Seeks Public Feedback on Live Sports Broadcasting
The transition from live sports broadcasting on traditional televisions to streaming platforms is brought into question. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comment regarding the transition…
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