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Longtime FCC commissioner Copps to retire
Michael Copps, a vocal critic of media consolidation, has been a commissioner since May 2001.
House bill to create public safety broadband network
In the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2011, emergency responders found they could not communicate with each other. A decade later, that problem persists.
Monday morning federal headlines - Nov. 28, 2011
The Morning Federal Newscast is a daily compilation of the stories you hear Federal Drive hosts Tom Temin and Amy Morris discuss throughout the show each day. The Newscast is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com users more information about the stories you hear on the air.
What did the first national EAS test sound like?
The nationwide test took place at 2 p.m. on Nov. 9.
What you should know about the national EAS test
Because of its unprecedented nature of the first EAS test, government officials don't know quite what to expect, the chief of the FCC public safety and homeland security bureau, Jamie Barnett, told the Federal Drive with Tom Temin and Amy Morris.
FCC vote may mean $50 billion in economic growth
Sharon Gillett, chief of the FCC's Wireline Competition Bureau, examines what change to Universal Service Fund means for Internet expansion.
FCC helps small biz with cybersecurity plans
The agency has launched its Small Biz Cyber Planner to help businesses make a cybersecurity protection plan
Broadband initiative aimed to 'change people's lives'
Julius Knapp, chief of the Office of Engineering and Technology at the Federal Communications Commission, joined the Federal Drive to discuss the formation of the National Broadband Plan. Knapp's work on that initiative has earned him and his colleagues a finalist spot for a Service to America medal.
Genachowski: FCC acts as 'spur' for next-gen 9-1-1 efforts
The nation's 9-1-1 system is rooted in the old, switched-circuit telephone system — and it still works fairly well, even in today's mobile-technology world. But some, including FCC chairman Julius Genachowski, think it's past due for an upgrade.
Genachowski: FCC will 'spur' 9-1-1 modernization efforts
Julius Genachowski told the Federal Drive the time is right to adopt the next-generation of the 9-1-1 system. He also described efforts to establish a national, broadband communications for first responders.
New federal CIO VanRoekel's goal is execution
President Obama today named Steven VanRoekel to replace Vivek Kundra as the federal chief information officer. VanRoekel said his experience at the FCC helped him understand the challenges of government, and the fact there are answers to the complex problems. VanRoekel's first day is Friday.
FEMA, FCC schedule first nationwide emergency alert test
The first presidential emergency alert testing will take place to ensure notifications systems are operating to keep Americans informed during emergencies.
Size doesn't matter to hackers
Companies of all sizes find they need protection from cyber attacks.
FCC's online security tools aim to help small businesses
Josh Gottheimer is a Senior Counselor at the Office of the Chairman at the Federal Communications Commission. He explains how this public-private partnership will work.
National emergency alert system set to launch
After more than five years of planning, a national emergency alert system that will send messages to cell phones during disasters is set to launch in New York City and Washington by the end of year.
Panel: Use federal land to deploy broadband
A panel advising the Federal Communication Commission on technological innovation says the federal government should use its own land and buildings to advance the cause of national broadband deployment.
FCC rebrands itself through new website
Haley Van Dyck, director of citizen engagement at the Federal Communication Commission, says the agency wants to hear from users about its new website before launching completely next month.
FCC launches its first website redesign in 10 years
The Federal Communications Commission is redoing its website for the first time in ten years.
FCC has plan to meet broadband demand
Ruth Milkman, chief of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau at the FCC joins the Federal Drive on the lengthy process
Of Consuming Interest - 3/13/11
Joel Gurin of the Federal Communications Commission discusses bill shock, accessibility to communication services and products and new initiatives undertaken by the commission.
