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9-1-1 VoIP passes Senate, but that's far from a complete solution: 9-1-1 VoIP passes Senate, but that's far from a complete solutionIt's simple...I don't know why the VOIP guys don't just do it....Usually a VOIP router is the first device plugged into your internet device (cable/dsl/fiber modems)VOIP providers need to make that a REQUIREMENT in the setup.If you have a more...; Tags: Telephony, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, VoIP modem, U.S. Senate, VoIP, router, VoIp router; Discussion threads 2008-02-28
9-1-1 VoIP passes Senate, but that's far from a complete solution: The IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007 has just been passed by the U.S. Senate. The hill amends the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 to irequire interstate VoIP providers to provide enhanced 9-1-1-services. Not only that,...; Tags: Hill, U.S. Senate, GPS, Telephony, VOIP, Telecommunications, Federal Government, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Networking, Government, Hardware, Russell Shaw; Blog posts 2008-02-27
As+Comcast+defends%2C+Markey+offers+net+neutrality+bill: As+Comcast+defends%2C+Markey+offers+net+neutrality+billYou Go Markey Mark!ntElectronic Freedom Foundation......has links to contact your local rep. See eff.orgComcast is in troubleThe bill is sponsored by both the chairman and the ranking minority member of the subcommittee that's supposed to consider it. That's not guaranteed passage, but it's close, given that it's highly likely...; Tags: Markey, U.S. Senate, Comcast Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-02-14
Senate approves telecom immunity, rejects compromises: Senate approves telecom immunity, rejects compromisesTruly depressing, indeedI have to say that what constantly amazes me is just how damn little it costs corporate America to buy our elected officials. Pennies on the dollar, really, for what they get. Too many Democrats simply don't have the values we imagine they...; Tags: Telephony, Telecom & Utilities, telecom immunity, telecommunications, U.S. Senate, government; Discussion threads 2008-02-12
Senate approves telecom immunity, rejects compromises: The Associated Press reports this dire news: The Senate voted Tuesday to shield from lawsuits telecommunications companies that helped the government eavesdrop on their customers without court permission after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. That's the Democratic-controlled Senate. After nearly two...; Tags: Associated Press, U.S. Senate, Telephony, Government, Telecom & Utilities, Telecommunications, Networking, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-02-12

Debate over telecom immunity starts anew: So the debate is on. Should telcom companies get legal immunity for assisting America's intelligence apparatus with warrantless wiretaps, or not? The Senate took up the question Wednesday and veep Dick Cheney was on hand to make the administration's vociferous argument, The Washington Post reports. Majority Leader...; Tags: White House, Administration, U.S. Congress, Immunity, U.S. Senate, ALCU, Telephony, Workforce Management, Telecom & Utilities, Telecommunications, Networking, Human Resources, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-01-23
Mr. Dodd's filibuster threat works, vote delayed: Gosh, just like in the movies, good guy Chris Dodd's filibuster of a vote on a FISA authorization bill that would have provided immunity from lawsuits for telecoms who turn over customer data to the federal government actually worked tonight. Wired reports that majority leader Harry Reid opted...; Tags: Bill, U.S. Senate, Vote, Telephony, Telecom & Utilities, Telecommunications, Networking, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2007-12-17
Telecom immunity bill advances in Senate; Dodd promises filibuster: Telecom immunity bill advances in Senate; Dodd promises filibusterA little slow on the news wires, aren't we?NEWS FLASH:[url=http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/2007/12/dodd-filibuster.html]Reports from Wired says Dodd succeeds in his filibuster of the telco amnesty bill.[/url] The Connecticut congressman shows his balls for the citizens against the Dubya regime's latest "legalization" of unconstitutional activities....; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Telephony, Dodd, U.S. Senate, telecommunications; Discussion threads 2007-12-17
Telecom immunity bill advances in Senate; Dodd promises filibuster: The battle over telecommunications immunity continued Monday with a Senate vote, 76-10, to advance for a floor vote a bill protecting the companies from lawsuits relating to cooperation with national surveillance efforts. The Times reports that most Democrats voted to move forward, as a bid by...; Tags: Sen., Bill, Immunity, Mr., U.S. Senate, Telephony, Telecom & Utilities, Telecommunications, Federal Government, Networking, Government, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2007-12-17
Two cities and two separate paths to the planet's future: There's only one planet for us all, at this point. Until migration to Mars or another solar system begins, we got this little piece of real estate. But the UN climate conference in Bali is clear indication that there is precious little agreement on what to do or...; Tags: U.S., Conference, U.S. Senate, E.U., Real Estate, Taxes, Business Operations, Financial Planning, Finance, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2007-12-13
Green tech does not meet u.s. senate's standards: Green tech does not meet U.S. Senate's standardsSo here's my 6 cents, adjusted for inflation...of course. We use 120 year old technology to power our infastructure! We need to mass and force the paid Politico's to adopt green. If this means getting the Dicks out then so be...; Tags: Quality, green technology, U.S. Senate, standards; Discussion threads 2007-12-07
Green tech does not meet u.s. senate's standards: So if there is any energy bill that passes the U.S. Congress anytime soon, it will not have any requirement that utility companies use more alternative energy to generate electricity. Green tech does not play well on K Street and in some conservative states, it seems. This is not...; Tags: Alternative Energy, Green Technology, U.S. Senate, Standards, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2007-12-07
Senate challenges Martin over media ownership: Senate challenges Martin over media ownershiphis plan to loosen media ownership rulesAlready, the owners and officials of the largest internet service providers which is now a very small group what with all the merging and takeovers are the one and same as the owners and controlling officials of all the...; Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), Business services, media ownership, Internet, U.S. Senate; Discussion threads 2007-12-05
Senate challenges Martin over media ownership: FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin got a bruising on Capitol Hill today over his plan to loosen media ownership rules. The FCC is scheduled to vote Dec. 18 on a plan that would allow the same company to own a newspaper and a broadcast station in the 20 largest markets....; Tags: FCC, U.S. Senate, Federal Government, Government, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2007-12-05
Judiciary Committee passes on immunity for telcos: The issue of immunity for telecommunications companies who cooperate with warrantless wiretaps is at the center of a looming showdown in Congress. Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved 10-9 a version of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that doesn't include immunity, the New York Times reports. Also Thursday night,...; Tags: Immunity, U.S. Senate, Telecom & Utilities, Telecommunications, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2007-11-15
NSA telecom immunity still unsettled in Senate: NSA telecom immunity still unsettled in SenateLiableIf the telecoms broke the law they should be held accountable. Government officials who induced the illegal activity should also be held accountable.; Tags: Telephony, Telecom & Utilities, NSA Telecom, telecommunications, NSA, U.S. Senate; Discussion threads 2007-11-15
Innovators take patent bill battle to Senate: Innovators take patent bill battle to SenateI'm Sure...That none of those powerful corporate lobbyists are pushing for the foolishness of software patentability to be abandonned. Is anyone there lobbying for the People or the little guys who do the real innovation?; Tags: U.S. Senate; Discussion threads 2007-10-29
Senatorial sex life and the wild salmon: another fish story: What do an airport bathroom in Minnesota, Senator Larry Craig (R-ID) and the wild salmon have in common? The future of each depends on what may have happened in that airport bathroom and what that means for the Idaho Senator's political clout in Washington D.C. Already...; Tags: Minnesota, River, Airport, U.S. Senate, Conservation, Larry Craig, Federal Government, Regulations, Government, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2007-09-29
Reform opponents promise patent fight in Senate: Reform opponents promise patent fight in SenateI agreaWhile I admit that I haven't read the proposal, I do agree with everything above in the topic. The patent office is probably underfunded. They do need more employees. They might even need some restructuring. It seems like the problem proposed by opponents...; Tags: Benefits, American Public, patent fight, patent, Reform, U.S. Senate, patent office; Discussion threads 2007-09-11
Reform opponents promise patent fight in Senate: The tech industry may have been patting itself on the back Friday, after the House passed a patent reform bill, but the measure still faces an uphill battles in the Senate, opponent claim, InfoWorld reports. "I would not throw a party just yet," said Bobbie Wilson, director in the...; Tags: Bill, Patent, U.S. Senate, ZDNet Government; Blog posts 2007-09-10