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From Ma Bell to FaceTime: Why the next Telecom Act must embrace innovation over regulation
This year is the 30th anniversary of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Telecom Act), a landmark law that Congress is considering updating. Lawmakers should…
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An easy win possible on affordability for California regulators
Whether “affordability” is a serious policy prescription or just a campaign buzzword remains to be seen, but California’s Public Utilities Commission has a golden opportunity…
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Congress needs to curtail the FCC’s public interest authority
How do we know when a broadcaster is acting in the “public interest”? Under current law, the answer is simple: when the Federal Communications Commission…
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The Competitive Enterprise Institute Daily Update
Issues in the News 1. TECHNOLOGY Chinese President Hu Jintao visits Washington State and meets with Microsoft…
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The Competitive Enterprise Institute Daily Update
1. TELEVISION TV networks challenge the Federal Communications Commission’s indecency fines in court. CEI Expert Available to Comment: Vice President for…
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Sunset the FCC
Reforming telecommunications law is a favored subject in the halls of Congress this year. Hot issues include streamlining video franchising and addressing the "net…
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The Competitive Enterprise Institute Daily Update
Issues in the News 1. TECHNOLOGY Google defends its business ventures in China. CEI Expert Available to Comment: Vice President…
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France’s New Revolution
The French climate of economic sluggishness and widespread unemployment has led to a pervasive restlessness. Many—especially the youth—have taken to rioting, striking, and…
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Tom Smith and His Incredible Bread Machine
In the 108 years since the passage of the Sherman Act, there has probably never been a clearer and more concise statement of the…