Letters, Oh We get Letters, We Get (and Send) Letters Every Day

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski has released some correspondence he's shared with Members of Congress. The correspondence covers the National Broadband Plan, PEG channels on cable systems, public safety radio licences, and Iridium. On the broadband plan, Rep Joe Baca (D-CA) wrote in July with concerns about the level of minority participation in the development and implementation of a national broadband plan. "A sound and strategic plan is essential to ensuring an effective and accessible broadband service is available for all minority and low-income communities," Rep Baca wrote. In late September, Chairman Genachowski replied saying that the Commission is working to collect public comment on "affordability programs for low-income and minority communities, digital literacy campaigns, multi-layered broadband mapping, and special considerations for minority-owned businesses."