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Congress Lets FCC's Spectrum Auction Authorization Lapse

By Tom Butts published

Senate failed to approve authority, which commission has used to raise billions for federal coffers

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Gordon Smith

Smith: Broadcasters ‘Most Trusted Local Source’ on COVID Info

By Michael Balderston published

NAB President and CEO gave testimony before Senate hearing on communicating vaccine information

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IMPACT Act Looks to Boost Minority Participation in Telecom

By Michael Balderston published

Would help provide HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions

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Senate Bill Calls for Cameras in the Supreme Court

By Michael Balderston published

Would permit TV coverage of all open sessions, with one exception

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Sen. Ben Ray Lujan

Sen. Ben Ray Luján Named Communications Subcommittee Chair

By John Eggerton last updated

Had been on House communications subcommittee

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LiveU Matrix Eases FedNet's Sharing of US Capitol Proceedings

By Michael Balderston published

IP management and distribution platform has helped make live feeds easily available for broadcasters

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Nathan Simington

McConnell Readies Vote on Simington FCC Nom, Dems Opposed

By Michael Balderston last updated

A confirmation vote is reportedly scheduled for Dec. 8

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Republican Senator Puts Hold on O’Rielly FCC Renom

By Michael Balderston published

Sen. Inhofe says he will not approve O’Rielly until commissioner overturns Ligado Order

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FCC's O'Rielly Nomination Advances to Full Senate

By John Eggerton published

Handful of Democrats vote against second term

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74 Senators Call for Fed Ad Dollars to Help Local Media

By Michael Balderston published

Letter sent to the Office of Management and Budget

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