Media & Technology

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is currently considering changes and reforms to the federal Lifeline program which helps millions of Americans receive affordable telephone service.

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FCC Overlooks Needs of Low-Income Americans

November 2, 2011 - Posted by Laurie McGowan

With key decisions regarding reform of the Universal Service Fund (USF) now behind it, the Federal Communications Commission is facing pressure from civil rights advocates to quickly turn its attention to the needs of low-income consumers.

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Proposed FCC Rule Seeks to Boost Community Radio Serving Urban Areas

July 13, 2011 - Posted by Ron Bigler

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) yesterday proposed a new rule that will expand opportunities for local community radio stations to broadcast on FM airwaves in urban areas.

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Advocates Urge Increased Broadband Access for Minority Communities

April 25, 2011 - Posted by Avril Lighty

A coalition of national civil rights and labor organizations sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) urging swift action to broaden the reach of broadband access as an economic imperative for minorities.

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Congress Passes Bill to Increase Number of Low Power FM Stations

December 20, 2010 - Posted by Tyler Lewis

The Local Community Radio Act, which will help increase the number of low power FM (LPFM) stations in the United States, is poised to become law following passage in the House of Representatives on Friday and passage in the Senate on Saturday.

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AP Appoints Sonya Ross as First Race/Ethnicity/Demographics Editor

October 6, 2010 - Posted by Scott Simpson

The Associated Press (AP) recently appointed veteran journalist Sonya Ross to be the organization's first-ever race, ethnicity, and demographics editor. The new position comes at a time when sophisticated reporting by and about racial minority communities is not keeping up with the pace of their growth.

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National Broadband Plan Vital to Closing Digital Divide, FCC Tells Senate Committee

April 19, 2010 - Posted by Alexander Davis

At a Senate Commerce Committee hearing last week, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski testified that the FCC's recently unveiled National Broadband Plan is critical to bridging the digital divide that disproportionately affects rural communities, low-income families, minorities, seniors, tribal communities, and Americans with disabilities.

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National Broadband Plan Aims to Close Digital Divide

March 17, 2010 - Posted by Alexander Davis

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this week released its anticipated National Broadband plan, which aims to bring access to high-speed-internet to 100 million homes by 2020.

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Groups Outline Bold Vision for FCC National Broadband Plan

March 10, 2010 - Posted by Alexander Davis

A coalition of public interest and consumer groups is urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to increase access to broadband internet in underserved communities.

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House Passes Local Community Radio Act

December 17, 2009 - Posted by Tyler Lewis

The Local Community Radio Act passed the House of Representatives by voice vote last night and now moves to the Senate.

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