Hollywood, D.C.
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President Obama Addresses Nation: ‘The Gaddafi Regime Has Come to an End’
President says that the path to democracy will be “a long and winding road”
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Watch President Obama Address Gaddafi’s Death (Livestream)
The president’s remarks from the Rose Garden come on the news that the Libyan dictator has been killed
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Grass-Roots Coalition Ramps Up Support for Protect IP Act
Creative America, a coalition of unions, studios and networks intent on fighting online piracy, says it has collected 18,000 signatures in two weeks
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FCC’s Genachowski Continues Broadband Access Push With ‘Connect to Compete’
New non-profit program will promote broadband adoption and digital literacy
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Spielberg, Hanks, Oprah Lend Their Star Power for Support the Troops PSAs
Produced for First Lady’s Joining Forces initiative to support military families, vignettes will soon hit every major broadcast network
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On Supreme Court’s Slate: Cher’s Foul Language, Charlotte Ross’ Butt
Indecency and “fleeting expletive” battles between ABC, Fox and the FCC on the court’s 2011-2012 docket.
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Verizon Appeals FCC Net Neutrality Rules
The cable providers says the commission is overstepping its authority
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Here They Go Again: House GOP Tries to Strip NPR of Federal Funding
Republican members want a report from the Committee for Public Broadcasting on how it can wean NPR off federal funds by 2014
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Media Reform Group Sues FCC Over New Net Neutrality Rules
Verizon is expected to mount its own legal challenge to the open internet regulations
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FCC’s Genachowski: Broadband Development Good for U.S. Job Growth
“The sweeping economic changes ushered in by Facebook, Twitter, clouds, tablets, app stores and the Kindle are as profound as the invention of Guttenberg printing press”
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Cable Companies Tell FCC: Overhaul Retransmission Regulations
DirecTV and Time Warner want the commission to force media companies to unbundle products and to allow them to import a signal during blackouts
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FCC Makes Its Net Neutrality Rules Official (Updated)
Will go into effect on Nov. 20 … but expect challenges and lawsuits
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FCC Finalizes Net Neutrality Rules; Sets Start Date of Nov. 20
Regulations are designed to keep providers from charging tolls for better service
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MPAA Chief Chris Dodd Makes Top Level Appointments
Michael O’Leary has been promoted to senior exec VP, global policy and external affairs; Laura Nichols named exec VP, global communications
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Mediacom Slams FCC for Failing to Reform Retransmission Process
Cable company chief Rocco Commisso is not happy with Julius Genachowski — not happy at all