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President Obama Nominates Michael O’Rielly for FCC Commissioner

The White House announced on August 1, 2013, the President's nomination of Michael P. O'Rielly to be an FCC Commissioner. If appointed, Mr. O'Rielly will serve the remainder of Robert...

Pushing the Limit

The federal E-rate program provides support to help schools' students get connected to the Internet. From its outset in 1997, the E-rate program has recognized this very basic fact: not...

Senate Commerce Committee Confirms Next FCC Chairman

On July 30, 2013, the Senate Commerce Committee approved the nomination of Thomas Wheeler to be the next FCC Chairman.

by Peter Kaplan

USAC Schools and Libraries Committee Meeting Notes

On July 29, 2013, the USAC Schools and Libraries Committee held their Quarterly meeting and discussed various E-rate related topics, including policy and administration issues.

by Peter Kaplan

The E-rate Reform and Regulatory Comment Deadline

Over the past several weeks the FCC has sought comment from stakeholders on several forms, the draft 2014 Eligible Services List and the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to reform...

FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Changes to Form 479, Form 486 and Form 500

On July 24, 2013, the FCC initiated a comment period for stakeholders to provide feedback on possible revisions to Form 479, Form 486 and Form 500.

by Candy Miller

Keeping Up with Change

Spare change. It's one of those things that can help you out in a bind, but some people shirk at carrying and using it. It's easy to see why -...

USAC Schools and Libraries Quarterly Board Meeting Agenda: July 29, 2013

Each quarter, the USAC Schools and Libraries Committee holds meetings to provide policy guidance to the Schools and Libraries Division of the Federal Communications Commission on a variety of E-rate...