Oversight to look at Census campaign
A subcommittee of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is planning to probe whether the word about the 2010 Census is being...
FCC will work on the future of media
Another quadrennial review workshop is on the FCC schedule. On 3/4/10, a session entitled “Serving the Public Interest in the Digital Era” will convene...
Hutchison’s TX campaign moving the wrong way
The position of Gov. Rick Perry in the three-way Texas gubernatorial primary race isn’t perfect, but it is full of promise. Meanwhile, the prospects...
Ehlers to bow out
Vern Ehlers (R-MI) became the latest federal legislator to announce retirement plans. He has held Michigan’s 3rd District seat since 1993. Described as one...
FCC Open Meeting snowed under
They’re calling it Snowmaggeddon in Washington DC, and the relentless downfall of the white stuff is causing all sorts of postponements and cancellations. The...
Longtime rep Murtha passes
US Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) has passed away due to complications from gall bladder surgery at the age of 77. He served Pennsylvania’s 12th...
FCC pins down February Open Meeting agenda
The business of interest to broadcasters that is to be handled by the FCC when the five commissioners get together on Thursday 2/11/10 is...
Hutchison lacking traction in TX governor race
Texas Governor Rick Perry is holding onto the lead in the intramural battle to run for governor of Texas under the Republican label. His...
Kerry suggests amendment to fix Citizens United
Democrats are looking to mute the effects of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling, and Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) is thinking about going for...
FCC adopts tribal preference for radio CPs
Under a new FCC rule, Native American tribes will have preference over all other applicants for new AM and FM stations which would serve communities located on tribal lands. But, will the new rule stand
Commissioners pack their bags for Las Vegas
Hey, we didn’t mean right this minute or anything. But they'll all be packing their bags in April. Democrats Michael Copps and Mignon Clyburn...
Conyers launches hearing on campaign finance
That didn’t take long – House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) has barely let the ink dry on the Supreme Court ruling on...
FCC looking for $350M+ in FY2011
Most of us are just getting used to using the year 2010 when we write a check or otherwise have to fill in a...
FCC schedules Open Meeting for full year
For those of you who like to plan well ahead, and rank the monthly FCC Open Meeting as a top priority, your fondest wish...
FCC taking comments on antenna installation
Nashville TN resident Craig Wirth apparently would like to install an antenna outside his condominium, but has run afoul of the Nashville Westchester LLC...