Media Issues Top Obama's Online Tech Agenda

Network neutrality, media diversity, and parental control of the media are at the head of the new administration's tech policy agenda, at least according to the agenda section of the White House Website. According to the revamped site, the new president and vice president "will work to ensure the full and free exchange of information through an open Internet." To that end, the first two bullet points are as follows: 1) "Protect the Openness of the Internet," which translates to "Supporting the principles of network neutrality to preserve the benefits of open competition on the Internet." 2) "Encourage diversity in the ownership of broadcast media, promote the development of new media outlets for expression of diverse viewpoints, and clarify the public interest obligation of broadcasters who occupy the nation's spectrum." 3) "Protect Our Children While Preserving the First Amendment." Also on the list are deploying next-generation broadband, one of the keys to the new president's economic stimulus package, and improving first-responder communications.