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Committee members heard testimony on management practices at the Federal Communications Commission and other topics such as staffing, deregulation and competition.

Following the presentation of the millennium award to Nelson Mandela, Vice President Gore and President Clinton spoke to the Congressional Black Caucus about ways to empower minorities. Pres…

Witnesses testified about possible legislation to implement the Basic Telecommunications Agreement of the World Trade Organization, which would open markets to foreign companies. Among the i…

FCC Commissioners heard testimony on the proposed merger between Time-Warner and America OnLine. U.S. broad-band service issues were discussed such as the effect of the merger on promises of…

Mr. Kennard briefed reporters on current issues in telecommunications. He focused on the Internet and cable television. He also responded to media questions.

FCC Chairman William Kennard talked about the impacts of the 1996 Telecommunications Act on the communications industry. Among the topics he addressed were the increased competition in the i…

Federal Communications Commission Chairman William Kennard talked about new initiatives to promote competition, liberalization, and privatization of the media in African countries. He focuse…

Federal Communications Commission Chairman William Kennard spoke to reporters about the state of the communications industry, the impact that the Internet had had, and future changes in the …