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Internet Protection Fight Starts in Washington -- Don't Just Sit There

Art Brodsky | Posted 09.03.2009 | Media

Read More: Google, Internet, Apple Iphone, Julius Genachowski, Fcc, AT&T, Net Neutrality, Media News

There is no legal requirement for Internet Service Providers to give us an open Internet. Luckily, the future of the Web is now in play in the Washington policy arena.

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The Other Obama Nominee

Timothy Karr | Posted 08.14.2009 | Media

Read More: Michael Copps, Fcc, Free Press, Net Neutrality, Julius Genachowski, Mignon Clyburn, Media News

As the first African-American woman commissioner, she represents progressive change that is deeply in sync with the transformation of D.C. politics that Obama is trying to realize.

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Julius Genachowski Confirmed As FCC Chair

AP | Posted 07.27.2009 | Media

Read More: Fcc, Julius Genachowski, Robert McDowell, FCC Chairman, Media News

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday confirmed Julius Genachowski as head of the Federal Communications Commission and Robert McDowell for a seco...

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New FCC Chair Brings Us One Step Closer to Net Neutrality

Timothy Karr | Posted 07.27.2009 | Media

Read More: SavetheInternet.Com, Fcc, Free Press, Julius Genachowski, Net Neurality, Media News

Expect Chairman Genachowski to turn his attention to bringing more choice to a broadband market controlled by a cartel of phone and cable companies.

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Genachowski Rule: FCC Confirmation Is a Lovefest

Mike Smith | Posted 07.20.2009 | Politics

Read More: Senator John Kerry, Senator Maria Cantwell, Julius Genachowski, President Obama, Senator Amy Kobuchar, Senator Mark Warner, Senator Mark Pryor, Sen. Jay Rockefeller, Politics News

Genachowski's confirmation hearing for FCC chairman last week was a provocative give-and-take on national communications infrastructure, broadband policy, mobile deployment and transparency.

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Obama FCC Nominee Comes Out Against Fairness Doctrine (VIDEO)

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 07.17.2009 | Media

Read More: Video, Julius Genachowski, Fairness Doctrine, Right Wing Radio, Media News, Media News

The paranoia that Obama would be getting all up in the radio tubes and force talk radio to start presenting an equal array of opposing viewpoints, thus destroying America, has persisted.

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100 Days In Obama Tech Policy -- A Solid B With Strong Upside

Art Brodsky | Posted 05.29.2009 | Media

Read More: Internet, Technology, Julius Genachowski, Smart Grid, FCC Chairman, 100 Days, Obama 100 Days, Media News

The Obama Internet and tech agenda came roaring out of the transition under a full head of steam. Now it's more or less creeping along, bogged down largely by circumstances beyond its control.

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Terrific News: Alec Ross to Advise Clinton/State Department on Tech & Innovation

Craig Newmark | Posted 05.07.2009 | Politics

Read More: Hilary Clinton, Egovernment, Julius Genachowski, Alec Ross, Gov2.0, State Department, Politics News

I've worked with Alec. He'll really help the US work more effectively with the world. This is for real.

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A new leader at the FCC

Jonathan Spalter | Posted 04.05.2009 | Politics

Read More: Technology, Fcc, Julius Genachowski, Barack Obama, Politics News

Given the enormous role the FCC can play for ensuring not only the vitality and health of our nations' communications sector, but also the reasonable ...

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Amazon to Sell E-Books for iPhone: MediaBytes with Shelly Palmer March 4, 2009

Shelly Palmer | Posted 04.04.2009 | Media

Read More: President Obama, Wnbc, Mediabytes, Amazon, Iphone, Imac, Apple, Shelly Palmer, Fcc, Media News, Time Warner, Jeff Bewkes, Julius Genachowski, Ebooks, New York Nonstop, Zilliontv, Media News

Analysts believe that Genachowski's nomination for FCC Chair will strengthen the reign of companies like Google, while also pushing for more net neutrality legislation and broadband expansion.

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Obama's FCC Pick Another Good Sign for Open Media

Timothy Karr | Posted 04.04.2009 | Media

Read More: Fcc, Obama, Net Neutrality, Genachowski, Obama Fcc, Julius Genachowski, Obama Internet, 100 Days, Media News

Obama's appointment is another indication that incoming leadership in Washington will move decisively to protect the free flowing Internet from those seeking to become gatekeepers to new media.

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Indie Music Memo To FCC: We Need A Level Playing Field Too

Rich Bengloff | Posted 02.15.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Independent Label, Digital Music, Thomas Friedman, Fcc, A2IM, Julius Genachowski, FCC Chairman, Digital Downloads, Music Industry, Digital, American Association of Independent Music, Independent Music Stores, Independent Music, Indie Music, Technology, Entertainment News

Just like the free exchange of ideas, freedom in the arts requires equal access for players of all sizes. When it's up to fans, demand for independent music increases dramatically.

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It's Just Not Julius -- There's An All New Telecom Team

Art Brodsky | Posted 02.15.2009 | Media

Read More: Congress, Jay Rockefeller, Henry Waxman, Fcc, Julius Genachowski, Media News

Much of the buzz around Washington in telecom circles has been about the selection of Julius Genachowski as the new chairman of the FCC. But he's only at the top of the all-new lineup.

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Julius Genachowski to Chair FCC: Prospects for Media and Internet

Josh Silver | Posted 02.12.2009 | Media

Read More: Obama Transition, Media News, Media, Fcc, Barack Obama, Obama Fcc, Julius Genachowski, Federal Communications Commission, Media News

Genachowski anchored the drafting of Obama's comprehensive media policy agenda that promotes diversified media ownership and fast, affordable, neutral Internet connections.

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FCC Commissioner Julius Genachowski: Obama Selects Former Harvard Classmate

Reuters | Posted 02.12.2009 | Politics

Read More: Obama Fcc, Obama IAC, Obama Transition, Obama FCC Chair, President Obama, Julius Genachowski, Politics News

U.S. President-elect Barack Obama has selected Julius Genachowski, a technology executive and former classmate from Harvard Law School, to lead the Fe...

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