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Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Announced Acquisition of T-Mobile USA by AT&T

Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Announced Acquisition of T-Mobile USA by AT&T

22 Mar, 2011

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Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Announced Acquisition of T-Mobile USA by AT&T

Yesterday's announcement of the acquisition of T-Mobile USA by AT&T has important, positive implications for consumers in the U.S. and Germany, for the U.S. telecom workforce and for our country's economic future.

Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Announced Acquisition of T-Mobile USA by AT&T

Electronic Health Record Incentives Expanded to Mental Health

Electronic Health Record Incentives Expanded to Mental Health

22 Mar, 2011

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Electronic Health Record Incentives Expanded to Mental Health

As health IT adoption grows, a new bill introduced by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) will help expand electronic health record (EHR) incentive programs to mental health workers and facilities.

Electronic Health Record Incentives Expanded to Mental Health

T-Mobile USA and AT&T Merger Means Faster and More Widespread Broadband

T-Mobile USA and AT&T Merger Means Faster and More Widespread Broadband

20 Mar, 2011

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T-Mobile USA and AT&T Merger Means Faster and More Widespread Broadband

Today's announcement of the acquisition of T-Mobile USA by AT&T is a victory for broadband proponents in both the U.S. and Germany. For the U.S., it means that T-Mobile customers will get quick access to the AT&T network, soon to include LTE or data speeds of at least 10 megabits down stream. More important, as part of the deal, AT&T is committing to build out to nearly every part of the U.S. within six years.

T-Mobile USA and AT&T Merger Means Faster and More Widespread Broadband

Energy & Commerce Committee Votes to Repeal FCC's Open Internet Rules

Energy & Commerce Committee Votes to Repeal FCC's Open Internet Rules

18 Mar, 2011

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Energy & Commerce Committee Votes to Repeal FCC's Open Internet Rules

The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted to overturn the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Open Internet rules. The House of Representatives will now debate the Open Internet rules on the floor and vote whether or not to repeal them.

Energy & Commerce Committee Votes to Repeal FCC's Open Internet Rules

House Telecom Subcommittee Votes to Overturn FCC's Net Neutrality Rules

House Telecom Subcommittee Votes to Overturn FCC's Net Neutrality Rules

11 Mar, 2011

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House Telecom Subcommittee Votes to Overturn FCC's Net Neutrality Rules

On March 9, the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology passed a resolution to repeal the FCC's Open Internet rules. Introduced by Republican Subcommittee Chair Greg Walden, the vote on H.J. Res 37 went along party lines — with Democrats holding strong in their defense of the FCC's policy. Using a procedure under the Congressional Review Act, the subcommittee passed the resolution by a vote of 15-8, disapproving of the FCC's Open Internet rules.

House Telecom Subcommittee Votes to Overturn FCC's Net Neutrality Rules

Health Information Technology Improves Medical Care

Health Information Technology Improves Medical Care

11 Mar, 2011

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Health Information Technology Improves Medical Care

Recent research shows that electronic medical records and broadband-enabled medical care improve the quality and efficiency of health care. A recent literature review conducted by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) found that 92 percent of academic articles written between July 2007 and February 2010 documented the positive impact of health IT.

Health Information Technology Improves Medical Care