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Officials Offer Insights on the Role of Social Media
Saturday Washington, DC

As anti-government protest erupt in Tunisia, Egypt, and surrounding areas, many have taken to social media to record their accounts of the situation.

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FCC Commissioner Meredith Attwell Baker (R)
Saturday, January 22, 2011 Washington, DC

Meredith Attwell Baker, Republican Commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission, shares her thoughts on the FCC’s recent approval of Comcast-NBC merger. Other topics include the Commission’s efforts on claiming more broadcast spectrum as well as efforts to reform the Universal Service Fund.

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Gary Shapiro, Consumer Electronics Association, President and CEO
Saturday, January 15, 2011 Washington, DC

Gary Shapiro, the president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association, offers his recommendations on how the U.S. can improve its economic standing through immigration and business policy reforms. Mr. Shapiro laid out his views in a recent book, “The Comeback: How Innovation Will Restore the American Dream.” The book echoes his call for more broadcast spectrum to meet rising demands from wireless devices, as well as advice on new regulations that can improve the business climate for innovators in the electronics and technology communities.

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Former Hill Staffers Tricia Paoletta & Catherine McCullough
Saturday, January 8, 2011 Washington, DC

Former Capitol Hill staffers Tricia Paoletta and Catherine McCullough offer their insights on potential telecommunications and technology policy in the 112th Congress. Over the past few weeks, the Communicators examined how the new Republican majority in the how will approach communications policy and spending.

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Gigi Sohn, Public Knowledge and Dean Garfield, Information Technology Industry Council
Saturday, December 25, 2010 Washington, DC

On the Communicators, Gigi Sohn of the consumer group Public Knowledge and Dean Garfield of the Information Technology Industry Council give their perspectives on the FCC’s adoption of new “net neutrality” rules.

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The Communicators: Discussion on Internet Companies & Sales Tax
Saturday, December 18, 2010 Washington, DC

With the holiday season in full swing, The Communicators looks into efforts to develop a more unified way for Internet companies to collect sales tax. Scott Peterson of Streamlined Sales Tax represents states who’ve “streamlined” their tax structures to aid in collection. Direct Marketing Association’s Jerry Cerasale is critical of the effort and of the collection of sales tax by internet companies.

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Reaction to the FCC's Draft Proposal on Net Neutrality
Saturday, December 4, 2010 Washington, DC

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski released a draft proposal on net neutrality that aims to address concerns about the way large Internet service providers manage their networks. The Communicators is joined by members of Congress, internet companies, broadband providers and consumer groups to hear their reaction on the plan.

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Interviews on Increasing Government Transparency
Saturday, November 27, 2010 Washington, DC

The Communicators hears three perspectives on how other countries are using technology to promote more transparency in government. David Eaves, a fellow at the Queen’s University Centre for the Study of Democracy, shares how his organization tries to fulfill their objectives regarding the Canadian government. Then, Stacy Donohue of Omidyar Network discusses her organization’s funding of transparency efforts. Lastly, Ory Okolloh, co-founder of the Kenyan-based company Ushahidi, talks about their work building tools to allow users easier access to share information in a crisis.

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Assistant Commerce Secretary Lawrence Strickling
Saturday, November 20, 2010 Washington, DC

Assistant Commerce Secretary Lawrence Strickling shares the Department’s plan to find wireless spectrum from within the federal government and broadband grants offered by the Obama Administration. He heads the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, which advises the President on communications and information policy.

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Paul Jacobs, Qualcomm, Chief Executive Officer
Saturday, November 13, 2010 Washington, DC

This week on The Communicators, Paul Jacobs shares his views on the availability of wireless spectrum, the impact of policy made in Washington upon his company and the future of handheld devices.Qualcomm is a leading manufacturer of microchips for smartphones and other devices.

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Officials Offer Insights on the Role of Social Media
Saturday Washington, DC

FCC Commissioner Meredith Attwell Baker (R)
Saturday, January 22, 2011 Washington, DC

Gary Shapiro, Consumer Electronics Association, President and CEO
Saturday, January 15, 2011 Washington, DC

Former Hill Staffers Tricia Paoletta & Catherine McCullough
Saturday, January 8, 2011 Washington, DC

Gigi Sohn, Public Knowledge and Dean Garfield, Information Technology Industry Council
Saturday, December 25, 2010 Washington, DC

The Communicators: Discussion on Internet Companies & Sales Tax
Saturday, December 18, 2010 Washington, DC

Reaction to the FCC's Draft Proposal on Net Neutrality
Saturday, December 4, 2010 Washington, DC

Interviews on Increasing Government Transparency
Saturday, November 27, 2010 Washington, DC

Assistant Commerce Secretary Lawrence Strickling
Saturday, November 20, 2010 Washington, DC

Paul Jacobs, Qualcomm, Chief Executive Officer
Saturday, November 13, 2010 Washington, DC