Federal Communications Commission Reform for the New Millennium: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection of the Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixth Congress, First Session, October 26, 1999, Volume 4 |
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... structure and the outdated mission of the FCC when we overhauled the law . As a result , as America prepares to enter the 21st century , I believe we have in effect a horse - and - buggy agency trying to bridle a supersonic technology ...
... structure and the outdated mission of the FCC when we overhauled the law . As a result , as America prepares to enter the 21st century , I believe we have in effect a horse - and - buggy agency trying to bridle a supersonic technology ...
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... structure that we set up . The regulatory structure that we set up , for example , in the financial services area , where we have just completed work in conference committee , has resulted in a major recommendation where we are just ...
... structure that we set up . The regulatory structure that we set up , for example , in the financial services area , where we have just completed work in conference committee , has resulted in a major recommendation where we are just ...
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... structures . Let me now welcome the Chairman of the Federal Communica- tions Commission , Bill Kennard , for an opening statement . Bill ? STATEMENTS OF HON . WILLIAM E. KENNARD , CHAIRMAN ; HON . SUSAN NESS , COMMISSIONER ; HON ...
... structures . Let me now welcome the Chairman of the Federal Communica- tions Commission , Bill Kennard , for an opening statement . Bill ? STATEMENTS OF HON . WILLIAM E. KENNARD , CHAIRMAN ; HON . SUSAN NESS , COMMISSIONER ; HON ...
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... structures no longer will be necessary . The FCC as we know it today will be very different both in structure and mission . Increased automation and efficiency will enable the FCC to streamline its licensing activities , accelerate the ...
... structures no longer will be necessary . The FCC as we know it today will be very different both in structure and mission . Increased automation and efficiency will enable the FCC to streamline its licensing activities , accelerate the ...
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... structure to better serve the American people in the new millennium . Čompetition and convergence of tech- nologies and industries require that we comprehensively transform our functions , processes , and structure to become a faster ...
... structure to better serve the American people in the new millennium . Čompetition and convergence of tech- nologies and industries require that we comprehensively transform our functions , processes , and structure to become a faster ...
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Page 53 - Amendments, 1952, and from time to time thereafter as the Commission may find necessary, the Commission shall organize its staff into (1) integrated bureaus, to function on the basis of the Commission's principal workload operations, and (2) such other divisional organizations as the Commission may deem necessary. Each such integrated bureau shall include such legal, engineering, accounting, administrative, clerical, and other personnel...
Page 28 - It is always an honor and a pleasure and I look forward to your questions. [The prepared statement of Hon. Michael K. Powell follows:] PREPARED STATEMENT OF HON. MICHAEL K. POWELL, COMMISSIONER, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Good morning, Mr.
Page 74 - ... (C) Deposit and use of auction escrow accounts. Any deposits the Commission may require for the qualification of any person to bid in a system of competitive bidding pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited in an interest bearing account at a financial institution designated for purposes of this subsection by the Commission (after consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury). Within 45 days following the conclusion of the competitive bidding— (i) the deposits of successful bidders...
Page 18 - make available ... to all the people of the United States, without discrimination ... a rapid, efficient, Nation-wide, and world- wide wire and radio communication service. . . at reasonable charges.
Page 25 - Thank you, Mr. Chairman. [The prepared statement of Hon. Harold W. Furchtgott-Roth follows:] PREPARED STATEMENT OF HAROLD W.
Page 18 - ... the certification of telephones and other equipment. We are currently streamlining and automating our processes to issue licenses faster, resolve complaints quicker, and be more responsive to competitors and consumers in the marketplace. Protect Consumers: Our third goal is to empower consumers with the information they need to make wise choices in a robust and competitive marketplace, and to protect them from unscrupulous competitors. Consumer bills must be truthful, clear, and understandable....
Page 73 - Thank you. [Whereupon, at 4:55 pm, the subcommittee was adjourned.] [Additional material submitted for the record follows:] FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION...
Page 74 - Mass Media Bureau Announces Window Filing Opportunity for Certain Pending Applications and Allotment Petitions for New Analog TV Stations.
Page 5 - The gentleman from Texas, Mr. Green is recognized. Mr. GREEN. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Page 74 - ... (2) to stimulate new technology development, and promote employment and training; and (3) to support universal service and promote delivery of telecommunications services to underserved rural and urban areas.