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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) members testified on the FCC’s broadband spectrum auction plan.

H.R. 8 - Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012 (Structured Rule) 1) H.R. 1905 - Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 2) H.Con.Res. 127 - Expressing the…

Commissioners testified about Federal Communications Commission (FCC) operations focusing on current proceedings before the FCC, the commission’s regulatory process, and progress in implementing…

Representatives for broadcast, satellite, cable, and online companies testified on the adequacy of existing communication laws for meeting the demands of new technology. Among the issues covered in the…

Begin Consideration of H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule)

Legislative business: Amendments to Defense Authorization

1) Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3606 - Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act 2) Legislation Related to H.R. 4239 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 Begin…

Secretary Chu testified on the Energy Department’s fiscal year 2013 budget request. Questions focused on the high price of gasoline, the potential of tapping into the Strategic Petroleum…

Wireless communications executives testified on cybersecurity for communication networks. Panelists warned Congress against mandating regulation but encouraged more information sharing between…

HR 3408, a bill aimed at expanding oil and gas drilling. Revenues generated from this measure would be used to pay for the projects and programs outlined in HR 7, the surface transportation…

Witnesses testified on cyber security threats to the U.S., and the role of the private sector and federal government in addressing those threats. They focused on cyber threats to small…

The House Energy and Commerce Committee marked up a bill designed to force approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline. The measure would take that decision away from the State Department,…

The House Energy and Commerce Committee marked up a bill designed to force approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline. The measure would take that decision away from the State Department,…

Witnesses testified on the Obama administration’s decision to deny a permit for construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline that would have carried oil from Canada to the U.S.