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Republican attack on Lifeline runs into strong defense
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Friday, April 26 2013 - 3:41pm
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The federal Lifeline wireless subsidy program has a lot of support across the board, and some angry Republican detractors in Congress.
FCC, community groups tackle broadband and older Americans
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Thursday, April 25 2013 - 12:39pm
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The FCC's "How the Internet Can Benefit Older Americans" is now online.
Senate keeps FCC Lifeline program alive
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Tuesday, April 2 2013 - 4:53pm
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The Senate defeated a Republican proposal to end the telephone Lifeline program.
Include seniors in digital literacy programs
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Saturday, March 23 2013 - 1:32pm
Connect2Compete's new digital literacy initiative, Everyone On, is neglecting seniors.
FCC commissioner reaffirms support for lifeline
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Tuesday, March 19 2013 - 3:51pm
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FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn said that her support for federal telephone subsidy to low-income Americans remains firm.
Should we tax content providers to fund broadband build-out?
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Sunday, February 3 2013 - 6:28pm
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Europe is considering taxing firms like Netflix, Google and Facebook to support the physical Internet. Should we?
FCC wades into Sandy phone outages
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Wednesday, November 28 2012 - 2:14pm
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In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, the FCC will be holding hearings to investigate the nation's telecommunications deficiencies.
What do we use our cell phones for?
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Monday, November 26 2012 - 4:17pm
The Pew Internet project found out what we really use our cell phones for.
Big digital divide between suburban and rural Illinois
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Thursday, November 15 2012 - 6:33pm
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The Partnership for a Connected Illinois has found a significant divide between suburban and rural broadband use.
Shutting Down The Phone System Gets Real
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Thursday, November 15 2012 - 4:59pm
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AT&T's plan to replace rural copper lines with wireless is the most important telecom development since the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
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