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Daily Archives: October 23, 2009

Sen. John McCain’s Internet Freedom Act

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Eric Brown

Senator John McCain is set to introduce his Internet Freedom Act in response to a Federal Communications Commission rulemaking addressing net neutrality issues, according to this report.  Senator McCain’s press release is here. U.S. Senator John McCain today introduced legislation … Continue reading →

Posted in FCC

Google lobbying and net neutrality

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Eric Brown

The Post discusses Google’s Eric Schmidt’s view of net neutrality and how Washington works. As for Google’s relationship with Washington’s power structure, Schmidt said the tech industry is still not as strong as others in its lobbying representation on Capitol … Continue reading →

Posted in FCC, LDA

MobilVox, Murtha, and Moran

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Eric Brown

The Washington Times has this exclusive on how MobilVox came to be awarded government contracts. Between 2003 and 2009, Mr. Murtha and Mr. Moran helped deliver $12 million to MobilVox in earmarks – money that is set aside by lawmakers … Continue reading →

Posted in House

Bill Allen and Rick Smith sentencing in VECO case

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Eric Brown

Two VECO officials will be sentenced in a corruption case soon, according to this report. Allen and Smith admitted breaking federal campaign finance laws on [Don] Young’s behalf, using corporate funds to pay the expenses of a yearly fundraiser from … Continue reading →

Posted in Alaska, Courts & Cases

Norm Eisen on lobbyist ban on boards and commissions

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Eric Brown

The White House’s Norm Eisen writes about the administration ban on lobbyists serving on boards and commissions here. While we recognize the contributions some of those who will be affected have made to these committees, it is an indisputable fact … Continue reading →

Posted in Executive Branch
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