Author: cmackenzie
FCC Commissioner Targets Undocumented Immigrants
On Friday, Republican FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington released a statement advocating for changes to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) that would deny broadband benefits to undocumented immigrants. Simington’s statement was met with immediate condemnation from the civil rights community. “The United States needs universal broadband to compete in the 21st century economy. That doesn’t mean… Continue reading FCC Commissioner Targets Undocumented Immigrants
Round Up: Senate Democrats Raise Concerns at Tech Bill Markup
WASHINGTON, DC – At Thursday’s Senate Judiciary markup of S. 2992, prominent Democratic senators voiced serious concerns about the tech legislation under consideration and its impact on consumers and businesses. Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Chris Coons (D-NJ), and Alex Padilla (D-CA) all raised outstanding problems with the bill, including privacy issues, consumer… Continue reading Round Up: Senate Democrats Raise Concerns at Tech Bill Markup