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Former FCC chairs and commissioners discussed telecommunications policy issues at an event hosted by the Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC). Speakers included former FC…

Former FCC chairs Reed Hundt and William Kennard discussed the future of the commission under President-Elect Obama’s new administration. Moderator Gigi Kohn listed ideas generated in previo…

Michael Powell talked about Internet and broadband policies that could led to new job creation, higher quality education, and improvd health care for African Americans. “Answering the Dig…

Former members of the Federal Communications Commission talked about the positions of the three major 2008 Presidential campaigns on telecommunications policy. Former Commissioner Aberna…

The general session was titled, “Add Cable and Stir: A Recipe for Business Success.” Industry CEOs, moderated by former FCC Chairman Kennard, discussed successful cable business models and …

Mr. Kennard spoke to reporters about the final approval of a merger between America Online and Time Warner. Following his remarks he answered questions from reporters.

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 …

Chairman William Kennard announced that the Federal Communications Commission had granted Bell Atlantic permission to offer long distance telephone service to its customers. It is the first …

Witnesses, including FCC Chairman William Kennard, testified before the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee about the state of the telecommunications industry and about the r…

Government officials and communication industry leaders met to talk about ways to provide better communications access to rural customers, particularly in the area of Internet access.

William Kennard talked about his recent trip to Africa as part of the Federal Communications Commissions' program to help developing nations improve communications services. After his prepar…

Participants including Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder and Attorney General Janet Reno talked about the government’s role in protecting children from violence, including domestic violenc…

Mr. Kennard and others focused on the development of telecommunications in Africa. They talked about how advancements in technology have increased trade between Africa and the United States.