The most popular programs for the Telecommunication Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=403 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 20:13:48 GMT A hearing was held to examine the universal service programs designed to provide a baseline level of affordable voice telecommunications service to everyone in the United States in light of the rise of Internet-based broadband communications technologies and the changing marketplace. Under the 1996 Telecommunications Act the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) administers four federal universal service programs: High Cost, Low Income, Schools and Libraries, and Rural Health Care. Topics included criteria for recipients of support, amount of support, types of support, providers of supported services, and its administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206153-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206153-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Jessica Herrera-Flanigan talked about cyber security bills the House was to vote on later in the week, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. One of the pieces of legislation was the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, HR 3523, which would provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, Other topics included the definition of "cyber security," and the history of cyber security legislation. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305593-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305593-3 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Jon Leibowitz talked about the Obama administration's proposal for new privacy protections for people using the Internet and smart phones. The proposals came as an increasing number of companies collected personal information about Internet users. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304584-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304584-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Martin Cooper, who is credited for inventing the mobile cell phone, talked about the forces which lead to its creation and his thoughts on the current wireless industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292385-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292385-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the high-speed wireless network planned by LightSquared, and concerns that the network would interfere with global positioning systems (GPS) used by farmers, contractors, and the aviation industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302035-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302035-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Craig Mundie and Mark Gorenberg talked about the President's Council of Advisers on Science and Technology report. The report recommended that President Obama issue an executive order to convert 1,000 megahertz of spectrum for shared used under a three-tiered structure. According to the report, the "essential element" of such a new structure was that "the norm for spectrum use should be sharing, not exclusivity." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307379-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307379-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Julius Genachowski and Newton Minow spoke about the future of the telecommunications industry, their experiences as chairmen at the Federal Communications Commission, and the impact of new technologies on consumers and communications providers. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Mr. Sesno moderated. The event marked the 50th anniversary of Minow's historic "vast wasteland" speech to the National Association of Broadcasters May 9, 1961, in which he severely criticized commercial television. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299390-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299390-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about research into cellular telephone use and its potential impact on human health, as well as the potential side effects and consequences of cell phone use. They focused on studies that had examined potential links between cell phones and cancer, and about warnings issued by some groups on cell phone safety. Many studies related to the effects of cell phone use on health is contradictory, but more recent epidemiological studies involving humans suggest that heavy cell phone users of 10 years or more have developed brain tumors on the same side of their heads as where they used to hold their mobile phones. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288879-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288879-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Several interviews were shown from the first-ever Gov 2.0 Summit, bringing together leaders from the private, public, and government sector to find better ways of dispensing information. The Gov 2.0 Summit 2009 was held at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C., on September 9-10, 2009. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289391-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289391-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Devra Davis presented her book [Disconnect: The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation, What the Industry Has Done to Hide It, and How to Protect Your Family], published that day by Dutton. She argued that cell phone radiation damages the human body. She said that recently disclosed research shows that cell phones negatively affect human DNA and increase the user's risk of developing memory loss, cancer, and various neurological diseases. Ms. Dutton talked about the industry practices that have hidden the dangers and her recommendations for cell phone use. Ms. Davis showed slides throughout her presentation and responded questions at the end. Dr. Herberman added remarks about the need to take precautions. Maine State Representative Boland talked about industry resistance to safety warnings. This book launch event was held at at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., where Ms. Davis was a visiting lecturer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296071-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296071-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT President Obama said the world was "witnessing history unfold in Egypt and that the United States will continue to support an orderly and genuine transition to Democracy in that country." His remarks came shortly after reports that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak planed to leave office soon. President Obama addressed the situation in Egypt at the beginning of a speech on expanding high-speed wireless networks. The President announced a goal of giving 98% of Americans high-speed wireless access within five years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297954-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297954-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified concerning violence in video games produced for Nintendo and Sega. Graphic scenes from a number of Sega games were shown throughout the hearing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52848-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52848-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT The CEOs of AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint Nextel, and consumer and worker advocates testified on the proposed merger of AT&T and T-Mobile. AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson argued that the merger will "drive innovation and competitive prices and give customers fewer dropped calls, faster speeds and better broadband Internet service." Sprint Nextel CEO Daniel Hess spoke against the merger noting that the combined forces of the two companies would roughly control 80 percent of the market. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299455-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299455-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT 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 hearing were the Cable Act of 1992's "must carry" rules, mobile TV, video content on wireless devices, and innovations such as the Dish Network's auto-hop, which allows the consumer to skip commercials. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306796-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306796-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Weissmann, general counsel for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, talked about new technologies and the challenges the FBI and other law enforcement agencies face in getting private communications records for criminal cases. He said the ability to intercept communications with a court order was becoming obsolete. Topics included the Supreme Court's decision in the Jones case in the previous term, "going dark," and cyber security initiatives. He responded to questions from members of the audience. "Legal Challenges Posed by New Technologies" was the speech at an American Bar Association Standing Committee on Law and National Security luncheon program at the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311627-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311627-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sanjiv Ahuja talked about the efforts of the company LightSquared to build a $14 billion high-speed wireless network, and also about reports that its network might interfere with global positioning system (GPS) equipment, including some used by the military. He also discussed allegations by some congressional Republicans of cronyism between the Obama administration and LightSquared. This was the first of a two-part program on LightSquared. In part two, guests discussed LightSquared's goals and methods of operation, and reports that the network might interfere with global positioning equipment, including some used by the military. The program identification number for part two is 301880-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301812-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301812-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Senator Inouye talked about the history of governmental regulation of cable and the telecommunication industry. Senators Ford and Gore also offered opening remarks. The panel was composed of members of the cable industry. Mr. Mooney talked about the change in rates for cable subscription after the industry was deregulated. The rates increased by 26% in the first 23 months after the industry was deregulated. He said that the increase was a response to rates being held artificially low due to regulations and an increase in services being offered. He said that irresponsible actions have been isolated instances and emphasized that the entire industry continues to keep its integrity. Mr. Malone talked about the international expansion of cable technology. He talked about the processes that cable used to create its programming. He cited the low rate of return on money invested as both a hindrance to further investment in the cable infrastructure and as a justification for the rates that consumers were charged. He talked about the research and development of cable stations and programs. Mr. Robbins talked about the investments of cable companies, with emphasis on Cox Cable Communications, in the infrastructure of the cable companies. He talked about the costs associated with rate increases. He spoke about customer service, while emphasizing reformed internal policies. The panelists answered questions from the Senators that included cable payments to broadcast stations, the cost of infrastructure, the return on investments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9959-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9959-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Mooney talked about the factors that caused rate increases. He talked about operators that over charged consumers, emphasizing that they were isolated cases and not indicative of the industry. He spoke on the definitions of competition and a monopoly and the role of the definitions in regulatory agencies. Mr. Malone talked about the viability of federal regulations, specifically those that limited the number of franchises and markets a cable company can have a monopoly in. He talked about the aggressiveness of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). He also talked about the negotiations that occurred with NBC over the creation of a 24-hour news station. Mr. Robbins talked about the use of competition as a vehicle for increasing the quality of programming. All of the panelists responded to questions from the Senators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11059-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11059-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT The hearing focused on the effects of the Cable Act of 1984. Mr. Fritts talked about the monopolies in cable. He said that the cable rates for consumers had increased 29% in the two years after deregulation and that cable is unregulated and unrestricted. He talked about his support for reregulating cable and that the legislation would be long term solution. He talked about the obstacles faced by telephone companies in providing broadcast video. Mr. Padden disagreed with the classification of cable and argued that a better classification scheme would have labeled cable as a monopoly utility carrier rather than being a competitive medium of expression or a permutation of the two. He outlined the differences between ownership of conduit and content. He rebutted the testimony of Mr. Mooney. He said that vertically integrated multiple system operators (MSOs) disadvantaged other programmers in channel position. He talked about the "must carry" programs and the responses from the cable industry of it. Mr. Dawson talked about misleading advertisements from the cable industry. He also talked about the need for a standard encrypting code for programming rather than a scrambling signal used by the cable industry. Mr. Phillips said that Congress must either regulate cable or provide reasonable competition, and that the competition did not exist in the status quo. He focused on the effect of deregulation on rural customers. Mr. Schmidt predominately rebutted Mr. Mooney, Mr. Malone, and the cable industry. He noted that a cable industry without regulation and competition will not work. He said wireless cable can be competitive, but has fought through restrictions created by the government and cable companies that have limited or eliminated its access into most markets. Mr. Foster talked about the entry of the telephone companies into video transfer as a viable option for increasing competition in the field. He talked about a policy that would lead to the development of integrated switch broadband network that would be universally available. He also said that the ban on cross ownership should be removed. Mr. Swanson talked about the cable problems that occur for consumers. He said that Congress should remove restraints on the video transfer abilities of telephone companies. He said 20% of households are unable to receive cable but would be able to receive the telephone system. He said that an integrated broadband network would eventually exist, but it is up to Congressional policy to determine the time frame. The panelists answered questions from the Senators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11061-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11061-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Senators Gore and McCain gave short comments. They gave their opinions on the proceedings. Mr. Sikes said that cable markets are not open markets due to the 1984 Cable Telecommunications Act allowing municipalities to grant monopoly franchises and limit competition; he said that this needed to be changed. He talked about concerns of programmers with the legislation that was discussed. He talked about ways that Federal Communication Commission (F.C.C.) regulations needed to be changed. He said that the F.C.C. competition standard needed to be reformed to be pro-competitive. He recommended that an amendment be added that would change the ability of municipalities from licensing one or more cable providers to being able to license two or more providers. Mr. Sikes said that the "must carry" laws should only apply to cable television systems that do not have significant broadcast competition. He talked about additional reform scenarios. Mr. Sikes talked about a report that the F.C.C. was working on about the effects of cable regulation schemes and recommended that the Congress not act until the report had been finished. He answered questions from the Senators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9995-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9995-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11060-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11060-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Michael Hayden talked about the impact of digital media on national security and intelligence gathering. Topics included recent cyber attacks made by China's government, the legality of using drones to target U.S. citizens, and attacking Iran's nuclear program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311052-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311052-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Federal Communications Commissioner Robert McDowell gave an update on a proposal to give the United Nations (U.N.) more control over the Internet. The proposal, backed by China, Russia, Brazil and India, would give the U.N.'s International Telecommunication Union more control over the governance of the Internet including cyber security and domain names. Other speakers included the State Department's International Communications Senior deputy coordinator, and representatives from Google, Verizon, and the advocacy group Public Knowledge. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306314-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306314-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Human Rights and Law Subcommittee held a hearing titled "Global Internet Freedom and the Rule of Law." Witnesses focused on censorship of information on the Internet, privacy rights, and government regulation to preserve Internet transparency. This hearing was the second part of two subcommittee hearings on global internet freedom. The first was held on May 20, 2008 but was not aired by C-SPAN. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292326-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292326-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Michael Powell of the National Cable and Telecommunications Association talked about the future of television. Topics included a shift from hardware based to software based telecommunications systems, increased accessibility to the consumer, the influence of social media on television, and changes in television viewing behavior. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309762-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309762-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Former security officials and current congressional staffers discussed pending cybersecurity legislation. They focused on aspects of the proposed legislation that would affect small businesses and consumers, as well as the nature of the threats to the U.S. and balancing privacy concerns. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304534-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304534-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified at a hearing titled "From Imus to Industry: The Business of Stereotypes and Degrading Images." They focused on the impact of racist and sexist language and images in the media, the perpetuation of damaging stereotypes, protecting consumers from increasingly coarse and vulgar language and images, and ways in which such speech of undermines important moral values. They explored these issues in the context of commercial hip hop music and video games, and their impact on popular culture and young people. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201163-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201163-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) held an open meeting on ways to incorporate broadband and mobile devices into 9-1-1 emergency service as well as "net neutrality," the principle that all Internet content should be treated equally by service providers. The commission approved the net neutrality regulations but allowed providers to charge consumers different rates for different levels of service. The three Democrats on the commission voted to approve the plan, and both Republicans opposed it. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297198-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297198-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioners and minority community leaders talked about a new National Urban League report that found substantial efforts to bridge the digital divide between minorities and white Americans was beginning to narrow. They focused on what had been achieved and what was yet to be achieved to trigger entrepreneurship, initiative and participation by African Americans in broadband jobs and businesses. They also discussed ways that private enterprise, community organizations and governments could work together in under-served communities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305795-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305795-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the rules for television negotiations and recent disputes over broadcast carriage. Fox's parent company News Corporation pulled its channels from Cablevision systems in New York and Philadelphia for two weeks leaving many without access to the World Series and other popular television programming. This was the result of a dispute between News Corporation and Cablevision over what is known as retransmission consent fees, in which broadcasters pay cable companies to carry the broadcast channel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296636-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296636-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about potential health risks associated with the use of cellular telephones. They spoke about the exponential use of cell phones, the science on the connection between usage and human health effects, and studies looking fro links between usage and various forms of cancer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281358-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281358-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT William Clancey talked about the people who control the Mars Exploration Rovers from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the experiments they conduct. He showed many slides throughout his presentation. Then he was interviewed by Angie Coiro and responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. This event at the Tech Museum in San Jose was held in partnership with the Commonwealth Club of California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307910-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307910-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano talked about U.S. cybersecurity threats. In her remarks she said that cyber attacks had increased during the preceding decade, and even during her tenure as secretary, and stressed that Congress should act soon to address cyber threats. She discussed President Obama's executive order that was being drafted to address cybersecurity but added that comprehensive legislation would still be needed. When about her own cybersecurity practices, she said that she did not use email. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308445-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308445-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about cloud computing and its implications for homeland security. Cloud computing refers to the storage of resources previously stored on individual local computers on computer servers accessible via the Internet. Among the topics they addressed were risk assessment, the Obama administration's "Cloud First Policy," and preparations at the Department of Homeland Security to switch to cloud computing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301933-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301933-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mignon Cyburn talked about issues before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), including emergency communications when storms occur or during a potential attack. They discussed the problem that the day after Hurricane Sandy made landfall at least 25 percent of cell phone sites in the hurricane's path were inoperable. Other topics included spectrum auctions, and the future of FCC leadership under in a new presidential administration. Paul Kirby was the guest interviewer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309155-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309155-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on international proposals that could give the United Nations' International Telecommunications Union control over the Internet. Consequences of a United Nations' controlled Internet and national concerns stemming from that were discussed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306341-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306341-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Campaign strategists and social network analysts spoke about the use of the Internet and social networking techniques to reach voters and communicate political messages. Among the topics they addressed were the use of computer technology to organize and run grassroots campaigns, tailoring political messages to target audiences, and political fund raising. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293317-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293317-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Cronkite talked about his memoir, [A Reporter's Life], published by Knopf. Mr. Cronkite described his 31 years with CBS News as well as his childhood in Kansas City, Missouri and his personal hobbies and favorite activities. Mr. Cronkite also talked about the deterioration of network news coverage and some of the reasons behind this decline. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81241-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81241-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT John Higginbotham talked about cable subscribers in Frankfort, Kentucky, becoming first in the nation to see C-SPAN in high-definition on their cable system. C-SPAN recently launched high-definition, or "HD," feeds of each of the three C-SPAN channels. Mr. Higginbotham participated from Frankfort, Kentucky via Skype. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294684-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294684-7 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT General Keith Alexander talked about cyberspace operations, focusing on the key initiatives of U.S. Cyber Command. He called for legislation to have standing rules of engagement and authority to operate against cyber attacks on private companies and the need for government and industry to collaborate on cyberspace operations and info sharing. During questions from audience members, he was asked about mobile devices and cyber threats, and U.S. Cyber Command training of personnel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307575-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307575-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on efforts to institute a ratings system for violence and sex in video games. Congressman Lantos described legislation he is introducing in the House which will set a government mandate for a ratings system if game manufacturers do not voluntarily police themselves. Industry officials discussed their efforts thus far to limit and control violence in video games. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55034-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55034-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT The National Press Foundation held its 29th annual awards dinner. Google CEO Eric Schmidt spoke about the future of wireless access. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304796-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304796-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Communicators Blair Levin, federal communications commission broadband initiative executive director, interviewed guest reporter Amy Schatz from the [Wall Street Journal]. A status report on the development of a plan by the Federal Communications Commission to bring broadband service to unserved, underserved and rural areas of the United States. The plan is due in February. Amy Schatz was the guest interviewer. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290792-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290792-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Jared Cohen talked about the State Department use of new technologies and innovation in the practice of diplomacy. Among the issues he addressed were the use of communications technologies such as cell phones and social networking by citizen movements, government efforts to control communications, and the use of information technology to further foreign policy goals. He also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293841-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293841-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Anne Toth spoke about privacy issues and telecommunications policy. Among the topics she addressed were information collection, consumer relations, and new technologies. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295310-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295310-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Telecommunications experts and scholars talked about access to high-speed data networks in rural communities. Hanns Kuttner began the discussion with a slide presentation of his study, "Broadband for Rural America: Economic Impacts and Economic Opportunities." Afterward, the panelists in their reaction to the study agreed that rural areas were likely to fall behind the rest of the country unless significant changes in government policy were made. Larry Thompson, an engineer and consultant, said that rural customers would be forced to pay more for broadband unless there was an effort similar to the depression-era program that extended telephone service to most of the country. They discussed the economic implications of a lack of broadband service. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience at the Hudson Institute. This joint economic summit on "The Future of Rural Telecommunications" was co-sponsored by the Foundation for Rural Service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308807-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308807-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT John Chambers spoke about the importance of creating strong business and government partnerships. He also emphasized utilizing new technologies to help improve health care, education, energy supplies, and the U.S. economic development. Following prepared remarks, Mr. Chambers responded to questions from members of the audience. Dean Garfield, head of the Information Technology Industry Council, moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296092-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296092-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Current and former company executives testified about accounting errors that resulted in a $4 billion mistake on reports of company earnings. Mr. Ebbers and Mr. Sullivan refused to answer questions from committee members, citing Constitutional protections under the Fifth Amendment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171033-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171033-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Carin Dessauer moderated a panel discussion titled,"Web 2.0 Campaigns and the Web 2.0 White House." A video about the use of technology titled "Did You Know?" opened the program. Panelists spoke about the use of the Internet as a political campaign tool, the 2008 presidential election campaign, and potential uses of information technology and media in future political campaigns. They also talked about the impact of on-line social networking, fund raising, and web logs (blogs) on the American political process. Panelists responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282756-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282756-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Walt Mossberg talked about the future of personal technology, the effects of technology on daily life, and the relationships between technology makers and the federal government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306715-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306715-1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT