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CWA Senior Director George Kohl in Politico on T-Mobile Acquisition

19 Apr, 2011

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19 Apr, 2011

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CWA Senior Director George Kohl in Politico on T-Mobile Acquisition

The Communications Workers of America's Senior Director for Research and Development George Kohl was featured in Politico's Morning Tech on April 19, talking about AT&T's acquisition of T-Mobile USA.

CWA Senior Director George Kohl in Politico on T-Mobile Acquisition

Veterans Administration & Department of Defense Planning for Joint Electronic Health System

18 Apr, 2011

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18 Apr, 2011

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Veterans Administration & Department of Defense Planning for Joint Electronic Health System

The Department of Defense (DoD) is preparing an implementation timeline for an electronic health care system for DoD and the Veterans Administration. Due to the Defense Secretary in May, the report will lay out milestones and plans.

Veterans Administration & Department of Defense Planning for Joint Electronic Health System

Open Internet Supporters Voice Opposition to House Bill

14 Apr, 2011

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14 Apr, 2011

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Open Internet Supporters Voice Opposition to House Bill

A resolution to repeal the FCC's Open Internet protocol passed the House on Friday, sparking a Democratic backlash against the measure. Policymakers and Democratic officials, from Nancy Pelosi to the White House, have spoken out against the repeal.

Open Internet Supporters Voice Opposition to House Bill

FCC Adopts Equipment Program for Persons with Disabilities

14 Apr, 2011

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14 Apr, 2011

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FCC Adopts Equipment Program for Persons with Disabilities

In a bid to ensure equal access to 21st century technology, the FCC established the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), making it easier and more affordable for low-income, deaf-blind individuals to connect to the Internet and other services.

FCC Adopts Equipment Program for Persons with Disabilities

Brookings Issue Brief on Universal Service Reform

13 Apr, 2011

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13 Apr, 2011

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Brookings Issue Brief on Universal Service Reform

The broadband divide is still an issue for millions of Americans who seek connectivity. One out of three Americans do not access the web due to poor infrastructure, high prices, or a lack of digital skills. One in twenty Americans lives in a region without broadband infrastructure.

Brookings Issue Brief on Universal Service Reform

White House Builds Support for Spectrum Auction

12 Apr, 2011

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12 Apr, 2011

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White House Builds Support for Spectrum Auction

A panel event hosted by the White House on April 6 highlighted support for legislation allowing the FCC to compensate broadcasters for returned spectrum. Voluntary spectrum auctions are a market-friendly solution to free up spectrum for public safety and wireless broadband.

White House Builds Support for Spectrum Auction