CommLaw Monitor
Broadband Stimulus NOFA Published in Federal Register
The Notice of Funds Availability issued jointly by the Rural Utilities Service and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration was published in the Federal Register today. The NOFA is 121 pages long…
FCC Outlines Upcoming Broadband Activities and Schedule at Public Meeting
After opening remarks from new Chairman Genachowski and Commissioner Copps, the FCC outlined its schedule and process for the creation of a National Broadband Plan by February 17, 2010, as mandated by Congress. The…
Genachowski Heads to the Senate; Adelstein to Head to RUS
Changes at the FCC moved one step closer to fruition this week. On March 25, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee confirmed that the White House has transmitted the nomination of Julius Genachowski…
President Obama Announces Nomination of Julius Genachowski as FCC Chairman
The “Obama FCC” took one giant step toward reality today when President Obama formally announced his “ intention to nominate ” Julius Genachowski as Chairman of the FCC. Genachowski’s nomination has been expected for…