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Senator Sanders Challenges Comcast-NBCU Merger

Senator Sanders Challenges Comcast-NBCU Merger

29 Nov, 2010

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Senator Sanders Challenges Comcast-NBCU Merger

Weighing in on the Comcast-NBCU merger, Senator Bernie Sanders joined the growing opposition to the "potentially disastrous" deal with a stern rebuke.

Senator Sanders Challenges Comcast-NBCU Merger

Digital Divide Creates Barriers to Education Online

Digital Divide Creates Barriers to Education Online

29 Nov, 2010

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Digital Divide Creates Barriers to Education Online

The principal recommendations of a new report by the U.S. Distance Learning Association (USDLA) include expanding broadband use and adoption, developing web-friendly education policies and enabling greater use of online education. Many American families are being left on the wrong side of the digital divide and getting put at an educational disadvantage.

Digital Divide Creates Barriers to Education Online

Broadband is Cornerstone to Improved Health IT

Broadband is Cornerstone to Improved Health IT

29 Nov, 2010

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Broadband is Cornerstone to Improved Health IT

For millions of Americans who live in rural areas that are far from good hospitals or individuals in underserved communities, broadband access could provide better, faster, and less expensive health care.

Broadband is Cornerstone to Improved Health IT

Senator Franken Calls for Antitrust Investigation of Comcast

Senator Franken Calls for Antitrust Investigation of Comcast

24 Nov, 2010

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Senator Franken Calls for Antitrust Investigation of Comcast

Senator Al Franken (D-Minn.) has called for an investigation into Comcast for exerting control of NBC before the government has completed its antitrust review.

Senator Franken Calls for Antitrust Investigation of Comcast

CWA Supports The Local Community Radio Act

CWA Supports The Local Community Radio Act

18 Nov, 2010

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CWA Supports The Local Community Radio Act

Low-power FM radio has the potential to bring thousands of local voices to the airwaves across America, but legislation that would lower radio restrictions is currently being stalled in the Senate. The Communications Workers of America joined a coalition urging the Senate to pass the Local Community Radio Act.

CWA Supports The Local Community Radio Act

National Education Technology Plan to Transform US Schools

National Education Technology Plan to Transform US Schools

17 Nov, 2010

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National Education Technology Plan to Transform US Schools

Technology has long been an avenue to greater collaboration and innovation. A new technology initiative released by the Department of Education (DOE) could reform the way students and teachers approach cradle-to-college learning.

National Education Technology Plan to Transform US Schools