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Spectrum’s Future: Use it or Lose It?

Posted by Barlow Keener

Technorati Tags: Spectrum,FCC,NTIA,Senator Kerry
In 2003, President Bush issued an Executive Order entitled “Spectrum Policy for the 21st Century” ordering the Department of Commerce’s NTIA to identify spectrum and propose policies for the spectrum’s more efficient use. The Federal Government Spectrum Task Force was created led by NTIA and consisting of all the departments except for [...]

FCC Reform: McDowell Proposes Scheduled Open Meetings

Posted by Barlow Keener

Yesterday FCC Commissioner McDowell released a letter addressed to Acting Chairman Copps.  One great suggestion (see the list) in his letter was the proposal that the Commission schedule in advance Open Meeting dates.  Commissioner McDowell explained:
We need to improve our external communications regarding FCC processes and actions. As an immediate first step, I suggest that [...]