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    <title>NATOA: Policy / Advocacy</title>
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    <title>Hovis Testimony on Cell Tax Fairness Act</title>
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    <id>tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.346</id>

    <published>2009-06-09T20:23:50Z</published>
    <updated>2009-06-09T20:25:14Z</updated>

    <summary>Hovis Written Statement House Sub 060909.pdf...</summary>
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        Hovis Written Statement House Sub 060909.pdf...
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<entry>
    <title>NATOA Recommends FCC Coordinate Efforts on Broadband Comparisons</title>
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    <id>tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.336</id>

    <published>2009-04-23T18:26:20Z</published>
    <updated>2009-04-23T18:58:05Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[In reply comments to the Federal Communications Commission, NATOA has urged that the Commission coordinate its efforts to compare international broadband offerings and conduct a domestic consumer survey.&nbsp; These studies, required of the Commission by the Broadband Data Improvement Act...]]></summary>
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        <name>NATOA</name>
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        In reply comments to the Federal Communications Commission, NATOA has urged that the Commission coordinate its efforts to compare international broadband offerings and conduct a domestic consumer survey.&amp;nbsp; These studies, required of the Commission by the Broadband Data Improvement Act...
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<entry>
    <title>NATOA Urges FCC to Preserve Local Government Role, Protect Public Interest in Broadband Grant Program</title>
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    <id>tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.335</id>

    <published>2009-04-23T18:13:42Z</published>
    <updated>2009-04-23T18:25:44Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[NATOA has filed comments with the FCC regarding the role that the Commission should take in helping NTIA to implement the broadband grant program created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.&nbsp; In its comments, NATOA urges the...]]></summary>
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        <name>NATOA</name>
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        NATOA has filed comments with the FCC regarding the role that the Commission should take in helping NTIA to implement the broadband grant program created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.&amp;nbsp; In its comments, NATOA urges the...
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<entry>
    <title>NATOA Leads Over 130 Others in Filing Comments with NTIA &amp; RUS on Broadband Grant Program</title>
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    <id>tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.334</id>

    <published>2009-04-23T18:10:41Z</published>
    <updated>2009-04-23T18:12:51Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[NATOA lead 130 communities and organizations in filing comprehensive comments in response to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's Request for Information on how to implement the broadband grant program created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.&nbsp;...]]></summary>
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        <name>NATOA</name>
        <uri>http://www.natoa.org</uri>
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        NATOA lead 130 communities and organizations in filing comprehensive comments in response to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's Request for Information on how to implement the broadband grant program created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.&amp;nbsp;...
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<entry>
    <title>NATOA Invites All Communities to Sign On To NTIA/RUS Broadband Stimulus Comments</title>
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    <id>tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.325</id>

    <published>2009-04-01T04:38:35Z</published>
    <updated>2009-04-01T04:57:13Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[NATOA has issued a general invitation to all communities to sign on to the NTIA/RUS Broadband Stimulus comments being drafted by NATOA.&nbsp; For more information,.....]]></summary>
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        <name>NATOA</name>
        <uri>http://www.natoa.org</uri>
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        NATOA has issued a general invitation to all communities to sign on to the NTIA/RUS Broadband Stimulus comments being drafted by NATOA.&amp;nbsp; For more information,.....
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<entry>
    <title>Michigan NATOA Releases Report "The Ten Disappointments of Cable Deregulation in Michigan"</title>
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    <id>tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.322</id>

    <published>2009-03-25T18:32:33Z</published>
    <updated>2009-03-25T18:39:52Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[The Michigan chapter of NATOA has released a 12-page report outlining the 10 disappointments of cable deregulation in Michigan and suggesting both immediate and long-term next steps for regulators and lawmakers.&nbsp; The complete report can be found here or by...]]></summary>
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        The Michigan chapter of NATOA has released a 12-page report outlining the 10 disappointments of cable deregulation in Michigan and suggesting both immediate and long-term next steps for regulators and lawmakers.&amp;nbsp; The complete report can be found here or by...
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<entry>
    <title>Kerry Named Chair of New Senate Commerce Communications Subcommittee</title>
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    <id>tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.316</id>

    <published>2009-02-13T11:16:41Z</published>
    <updated>2009-02-13T11:20:42Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[The Senate Commerce Committee has announced its subcommittee structure for the 111th Congress, and included amongst the group is the creation of a Communications and Technology Subcommittee.&nbsp; The subcommittee will be chaired by Sen. John Kerry (D-MA), and its ranking...]]></summary>
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        The Senate Commerce Committee has announced its subcommittee structure for the 111th Congress, and included amongst the group is the creation of a Communications and Technology Subcommittee.&amp;nbsp; The subcommittee will be chaired by Sen. John Kerry (D-MA), and its ranking...
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<entry>
    <title>Broadband to Receive $7.2 Billion Under Conference Bill</title>
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    <id>tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.315</id>

    <published>2009-02-12T18:43:39Z</published>
    <updated>2009-02-13T12:20:11Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[Both the broadband provisions and funding level under the conference version of the stimulus bill have been made available.&nbsp; The bill sets funding at $7.2 billion, with RUS receiving $2.5 billion and NTIA getting $4.7 billion.&nbsp; Also of note in...]]></summary>
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        Both the broadband provisions and funding level under the conference version of the stimulus bill have been made available.&amp;nbsp; The bill sets funding at $7.2 billion, with RUS receiving $2.5 billion and NTIA getting $4.7 billion.&amp;nbsp; Also of note in...
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<entry>
    <title>Senate Passes Economic Stimulus Bill</title>
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    <id>tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.308</id>

    <published>2009-02-10T17:27:45Z</published>
    <updated>2009-02-10T17:50:05Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[The Senate has voted to pass its $838 billion version of the economic stimulus bill, which would provide $7 billion in funding for broadband deployment.&nbsp; The Senate bill, which saw significant changes and compromises before its eventual passage, was originally...]]></summary>
    <author>
        <name>NATOA</name>
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        The Senate has voted to pass its $838 billion version of the economic stimulus bill, which would provide $7 billion in funding for broadband deployment.&amp;nbsp; The Senate bill, which saw significant changes and compromises before its eventual passage, was originally...
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<entry>
    <title>House Passes DTV Delay Act; Awaits President Obama's Signature</title>
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    <id>tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.307</id>

    <published>2009-02-04T15:35:44Z</published>
    <updated>2009-02-04T15:42:01Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[The House has passed the DTV Delay Act, just days after its first efforts to move the DTV transition date to June 12 failed.&nbsp; The bill, taken up from the Senate after it was passed on unanimous consent, will allow...]]></summary>
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        <name>NATOA</name>
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        The House has passed the DTV Delay Act, just days after its first efforts to move the DTV transition date to June 12 failed.&amp;nbsp; The bill, taken up from the Senate after it was passed on unanimous consent, will allow...
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<entry>
    <title>Gomez Named Acting Chief of NTIA</title>
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    <id>tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.306</id>

    <published>2009-02-03T16:44:53Z</published>
    <updated>2009-02-03T16:49:54Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[ Anna Gomez, a former FCC staffer and legal advisor to Chairman William Kennard, has been named the new acting chief of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.&nbsp; After her tenure at the FCC, Ms. Gomez went on to work...]]></summary>
    <author>
        <name>NATOA</name>
        <uri>http://www.natoa.org</uri>
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         Anna Gomez, a former FCC staffer and legal advisor to Chairman William Kennard, has been named the new acting chief of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.&amp;nbsp; After her tenure at the FCC, Ms. Gomez went on to work...
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<entry>
    <title>Senate Passes Updated Version of DTV Delay Act</title>
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    <id>tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.305</id>

    <published>2009-01-30T14:07:58Z</published>
    <updated>2009-01-30T14:19:15Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[On the heels of the defeat of the first DTV Delay Act in the House, the Senate has passed a revised version of the Act.&nbsp; The new version of the Act changes language regarding public safety use of vacated spectrum...]]></summary>
    <author>
        <name>NATOA</name>
        <uri>http://www.natoa.org</uri>
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        On the heels of the defeat of the first DTV Delay Act in the House, the Senate has passed a revised version of the Act.&amp;nbsp; The new version of the Act changes language regarding public safety use of vacated spectrum...
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<entry>
    <title>Local Governments Express Support for Broadband Provisions of Economic Stimulus Plan</title>
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    <id>tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.301</id>

    <published>2009-01-22T07:37:56Z</published>
    <updated>2009-01-22T07:38:31Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[In a letter to Congressional Leadership, NATOA has indicated its appreciation and support for the broadband provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.&nbsp; The letter, addressed to Senators Reid and McConnell, Speaker Pelosi and Representative Boehner, restates...]]></summary>
    <author>
        <name>NATOA</name>
        <uri>http://www.natoa.org</uri>
    </author>
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        In a letter to Congressional Leadership, NATOA has indicated its appreciation and support for the broadband provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.&amp;nbsp; The letter, addressed to Senators Reid and McConnell, Speaker Pelosi and Representative Boehner, restates...
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<entry>
    <title>FCC Implements Analog Nightlight Act</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~3/uE0FQPAfq00/fcc-moves-to-implement-analog.html" />
    <id>tag:www.natoa.org,2008:/policy-advocacy//1.285</id>

    <published>2009-01-16T20:18:06Z</published>
    <updated>2009-01-16T17:32:17Z</updated>

    <summary><![CDATA[The Federal Communications Commission has issued a Report and Order implementing the Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act.&nbsp; The Order includes a more expansive list of broadcast stations pre-approved to provide nightlight service than was originally included in the...]]></summary>
    <author>
        <name>NATOA</name>
        <uri>http://www.natoa.org</uri>
    </author>
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    <category term="nightlight" label="nightlight" scheme="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag" />
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        The Federal Communications Commission has issued a Report and Order implementing the Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act.&amp;nbsp; The Order includes a more expansive list of broadcast stations pre-approved to provide nightlight service than was originally included in the...
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<entry>
    <title>Rep. Boucher New Chair of House Communications Subcommittee</title>
    <link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/natoa-policy-advocacy/~3/Hi5pSlHq3ks/rep-boucher-new-chair-of-house.html" />
    <id>tag:www.natoa.org,2009:/policy-advocacy//1.290</id>

    <published>2009-01-09T20:22:37Z</published>
    <updated>2009-01-26T14:47:33Z</updated>

    <summary>Representative Rick Boucher (D-VA) has officially been named the new chairman of the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, replacing former chairman Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA).  This subcommittee had previously been known as the Telecommunications and the Internet subcommittee.</summary>
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        <name>NATOA</name>
        <uri>http://www.natoa.org</uri>
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        Representative Rick Boucher (D-VA) has officially been named the new chairman of the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, replacing former chairman Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA).  This subcommittee had previously been known as the Telecommunications and the Internet subcommittee.
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