Hill Democrats taking aim at vapes

Legislators are urging the FDA to put an end to the targeting of teenagers by e-cigarette manufacturers.

Commissioners weigh in on O’Rielly confirmation

FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly received an early holiday gift from the US Senate...
Michael O'Rielly

Back in the saddle

The presence of Republican Michael O’Rielly on the Federal Communications Commission has been extended.
FCC

FCC looking deeper into closed captioning

There are questions as to who exactly is responsible for closed captioning insertion...

Nelson to get top Democratic CommComm post

The Senate Commerce Committee had openings at two key positions on the Democratic side of the aisle...
Broadcast Tower

For whom the bureau tolls

The licensee of a New Hampshire FM was seeking reinstatement after being deleted from the FCC Table of Allotments.
Microphone

Wireless mic comment period extended

One element of channel repacking for the incentive auction is finding a home for wireless microphones...

Incentive auction NPRM going public

The FCC’s latest roadmap to the incentive auction will be available for public comment.
FCC

Pathfinder agrees to decree in EAS case

The old familiar tones used to broadcast an EAS warning are to be used for no other purpose
FCC

Two companies told to CALM down

The installation of equipment to comply with the commercial softening CALM Act isn’t free...
FCC

FCC needs advisors

Two members of the FCC’s Intergovernmental Advisory Committee are leaving...
Ed Markey

NHMC honors three in DC

The National Hispanic Media Coalition has handed out Impact Awards to three members of Congress.
FCC

FCC includes lengthy consent agenda in next meeting

The FCC will discuss the incentive auction and a list of other items involving a number of broadcasters.
John McCain

McCain issues warning to sports leagues

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) had something to say about blackouts.
FCC Blackout

Congressional panel to address blackouts

The Senate Judiciary Committee has rescheduled a hearing that will look into sports blackouts.