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FCC's McDowell: Congress won't back off network neutrality due to Verizon appeal

Submitted: January 22, 2011 - 1:50pm
Last updated: January 22, 2011 - 1:55pm
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, 333 Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
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At the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council's Broadband and Social Justice Summit, Federal Communications Commission member Robert McDowell suggested that Congressional Republicans are unlikely to back off their effort to abolish network neutrality rules as a result of Verizon's effort to overturn the rules in court.

Rep Rush questions Color of Change as activists take victory lap

Submitted: January 22, 2011 - 1:45pm
Last updated: January 22, 2011 - 1:47pm
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House Commerce Committee, Independence Avenue and South Capitol Street, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
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Speaking at the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council's Broadband and Social Justice Summit, Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL) expressed doubt about the activism group Color of Change which waged a loud campaign to prevent him from becoming the top Democrat on the House Communications Subcommittee.

FCC's Genachowski: Broadband Is The "Great Equalizer"

Submitted: January 22, 2011 - 1:37pm
Last updated: January 22, 2011 - 1:37pm
Location:
The Westin Washington, 1400 M Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20005, United States
Recommendation:
2

Speaking at the Minority Media and Technology Council's Broadband and Social Justice Summit, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski said broadband is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity, especially for minority and low-income Americans. He said that his top priority will be providing more spectrum for increasing access to broadband services.

Stearns Predicts Battle Over D-Block Spectrum

Submitted: January 20, 2011 - 9:56pm
Last updated: January 20, 2011 - 10:03pm
Location:
Westin Grand Hotel, 2350 M Street NW, Washington, DC, United States
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2

The Health and Human Services Department has made available more funding to states to help build health insurance exchanges, including deployment of information technology systems.

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Date: Jan 20 2011 - 11:00am - Jan 21 2011 - 5:30pm
Location:
Westin Grand Hotel, 2350 M Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Broadband and Social Justice Summit 2011

Minority Media & Telecom Council
Westin Grand Hotel, 2350 M St. N.W.
Washington, DC
January 20-21, 2011
http://mmtconline.org/?page_id=780

The MMTC Broadband & Social Justice Summit will highlight three of the greatest priorities in broadband policy today: achieving universal broadband access, adoption and informed use, meeting the nation’s spectrum needs, and using broadband for civic engagement and social justice. Senior policymakers from the White House, Congress, the FCC and industry will engage with civil rights leaders on the direction the nation must take to achieve digital equality and justice online.

Thursday, January 20, 2011
11:00 AM Registration Opens
Noon-1:50 PM Congressional Luncheon
2:00-3:00 PM The Obama Administration’s Broadband Policy Priorities
3:10-4:30 PM Universal Broadband Adoption: A Civil Rights Imperative
4:30-5:30 PM The Roadmap to Universal Access, Adoption And Affordability
5:30-8:30 PM Social Justice Reception – Sponsored By Politic365

Friday, January 21, 2011
7:30 AM Registration Opens
8:00-9:20 AM Commissioners’ Breakfast: The FCC’s Broadband Policy Priorities
9:30-10:20 AM The National Broadband Plan: What Must Be Done To Complete The Transition To The Digital Age?
10:30-11:20 AM Civic Engagement And Social Justice In The Wake Of The 2010 Election
11:20-11:50 AM Broadband Innovation: An Engine Of Social Justice
Noon-2:00 PM High Tech Policy Luncheon: The Policies That Will Deliver America 100% Broadband Access, Adoption and Affordability
3:00-5:30 PM WORKSHOP: Blogging for Social Justice: How To Use Social Media To Transform Society (Capitol Visitors Center – All Are Welcome

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