First Responders Stuck In 20th Century, Says Lawmaker

Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) urges the super committee Tuesday to include provisions that would better first responder communication since their current technology is grossly outdated. (0:25)

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Schumer: Smart Phones More Reliable Than First Responders' Radios

At a Tuesday news conference urging the super committee to include provisions to improve first responder communication, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said it is Congress’ obligation to make sure public safety personnel have adequate equipment. He notes that his smart phone is more reliable than the equipment first responders have. (0:30)

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N.Y. Senator: Teens Have Better Technology Than First Responders

At a news conference Tuesday, Sen. Kristen Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) urged the supercommittee to include legislation to improve first responder communication in its deficit reduction recommendation. Highlighting the issue, Gillibrand noted that teenagers currently have better technology than first responders. (0:14)

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Heller: FCC Works For Itself Rather Than For The Communications Industry

Sen. Dean Heller (R-Nev.) unveils an FCC process reform legislation seeking shorter response times from the commission and more transparency. (0:26)

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FCC Reform Bill Requires Disclosure Of Internal Procedures, Says Lawmaker

Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) unveils the FCC Process Reform Legislation during a briefing Wednesday, saying the FCC should disclose how it operates just as other agencies do. (0:22)

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Increasing Transparency Within FCC Is Good Government, Says Lawmaker

Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) says lawmakers, the press and the public should be able to watch, track and participate with FCC in a meaningful way. (0:11)

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FCC: Smaller Businesses Lose Billions Annually To Cyber Attacks

During remarks before the Chamber of Commerce Monday, FCC Chair Julius Genachowski emphasizes the importance for small businesses to have adequate cyber security systems, citing billions in losses resulting from cyber attacks. (0:30)

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FCC Chair Unveils New Cyber Security Measure For Small Business

During a discussion at the Chamber of Commerce, FCC Chair Julius Genachowski announces the launch of the “Small Biz Cyber Planner,” a free online tool for small businesses to develop customized cyber security plans. (0:27)

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FCC Will Vote This Week On Rural Broadband Project, Says Chairman

During a discussion at the Chamber of Commerce Monday, FCC Chair Julius Genachowski announced that the FCC will vote this week to reform the Universal Service Fund and provide broadband access to millions of Americans in rural communities. (0:40)

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Being Online Drastically Increases Small Businesses' Revenue, Says FCC Chair

During a discussion at the Chamber of Commerce Monday, FCC Chair Julius Genachowski reports the positive effects of being online for a small business. (0:14)

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Chertoff: Small Businesses Need Cyber Security "Demystified"

Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff praised the new “Small Biz Cyber Planner,” a new initiative to help small business adopt cyber security plans. Chertoff says smaller businesses need cyber security to be demystified. (0:33)

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National Conference For Media Reform: What's Next For Net Neutrality?

Author and Harvard professor Michael Lessig says that half way through Obama’s first term, Republicans and “astroturf” activists like the Tea Party have effectively killed net neutrality as a political movement. 

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National Conference For Media Reform: Corporate Interests vs Net Neutrality

Author and Harvard professor Michael Lessig says as long as private funds drive public elections, grass roots movements will be unable to change public policy issues like net neutrality. 

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FCC, FDA Partnership Will Change Face Of Medicine, Says Official

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Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Margaret Hamburg lauds efforts to expand broadband coverage and wireless technology to the healthcare industry. She says a partnership with the Fedeal Communcations Comission will “change the face of medicine forever.” (00:40)

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FCC Chairman Says He Hopes Government, Industry Relations Will Foster Innovation

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski says streamlined partnerships between government agencies and private industries will lead to innovation and the production of “cutting edge and life-saving devices.” (00:20)

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FCC Strives To Help Americans, Says Chairman Genachowski

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski says Title I of the Communications Act gives the FCC the authority to impose regulatory obligations on broadband internet access providers. Genachowski testified Thursday during a Senate hearing on the proposed merger between Comcast and NBC. (0:37)
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FCC Chairman Says Consumers Shouldn't Pay More For The Same

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski says the FCC wants to ensure that consumers don't pay more for the same access. (0:22)
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Media Market Has Changed For Consumers But Same Values Remain, Says FCC Chairman

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski says the FCC is striving to continue to fight for consumers, innovation and global competition in the media market. (0:21)
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Rep. Pence: Congress Should Deny Funding To FCC If They Restore Fairness Doctrine

Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) says Congress should "drive A Stake Through The Heart" of depression-era censorship and deny all federal funding to the FCC if they wish to restore the fairness doctrine. (0:17)
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Genachowski Says Nat'l Broadband Program Is An Important Goal For U.S.

FCC Commissioner Chairman Julius Genachowski says broadband is important to the nation's goals and Congress has entrusted the FCC to provide broadband access to all Americans (0:20).
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