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September 2022

FCC Union Backs Gigi Sohn for FCC Seat

The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), which represents 800 Federal Communications Commission employees, has come out in support of the nomination of Gigi Sohn [Senior Fellow and Public Advocate at the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society] for the long-vacant fifth seat — and third Democrat — on the Commission. In a letter to Sen Maria Cantwell (D-WA), NTEU said it was concerned about the continued vacancy and that Sohn was a highly qualified nominee whose nomination should be moved out of committee for a floor vote. “NTEU believes that Ms.

FCC Extends COVID Waivers Impacting Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Tribal Subscribers

In response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Communications Commission has waived certain Lifeline program rules in twelve previous Orders to provide necessary relief for low-income households. The FCC finds good cause exists to continue to waive the Lifeline recertification and reverification requirements for those Lifeline subscribers residing on Tribal lands through January 31, 2023.

Efforts underway to provide high speed internet access to rural areas of Illinois

Now that the federal government included billions of tax dollars in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to improve internet access to more areas, the task of broadband mapping in Illinois is underway.

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Federal Communications Commission

Date: 
Tue, 11/01/2022 - 13:00

At this meeting, the Disability Advisory Committee is expected to receive and consider a report and recommendation from its working group.

The committee may also receive briefings from FCC staff on issues of interest to the Committee and may discuss topics of interest to the committee, including, but not limited to, matters concerning communications transitions, telecommunications relay services, emergency access, and video programming accessibility.


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NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the National Rural Telecommunication Cooperative, and National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation

Date: 
Tue, 10/18/2022 - 14:00

Broadband partnerships come in many forms. From alliances among broadband service providers and electric coops to partnerships with state and local government entities, no one arrangement looks exactly like the next. The variety of approaches is vast, but the goal remains the same: to bring robust services to more Americans.


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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies

Date: 
Fri, 10/14/2022 - 09:00 to 17:00

A one-day event dedicated to exploring the current challenges facing Black communities and proposing solutions for the future. Sessions include:

A fireside chat with Alan Davidson, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and National Telecommunications and Information Administration Administrator

Technology Policy Priorities for Black Communities


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Congressional Internet Caucus Academy

Date: 
Mon, 10/03/2022 - 13:00 to 13:45

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. Sadly, there is a lack of awareness about the cyber importance of digital identity. This panel will discuss how a strong digital identity strategy can help prevent cyber attacks, and how we can implement it to enable a more secure future.

SPEAKERS

- Zach Isakowitz, Legislative Director, Congressman Michael McCaul

- Cara Mumford, Director of Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee


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