Congress
Data Privacy Day Is a Reminder That a National Framework is Necessary
Data Privacy Day is an opportunity for all Americans and Congress to learn more about protecting the privacy of personal data.
A Not So Merry Present from Congress
Just in time for the holidays, Congress passes a $1.7 trillion spending package for FY 2023.
Senate Hearing Must Focus on Avoiding Duplicative Middle Mile Broadband Funding
Senate hearing should focus on a review of current broadband spending programs, particularly spending for middle-mile deployments.
Planning for the Future of Spectrum
Reauthorizing the FCC's auction authority should be a priority for Congress, along with passing a CR and the NDAA.
Long-Term Extension of Spectrum Auction Authority is Essential
The continuing resolution passed by Congress includes spectrum auction authority for the FCC, but only until December 16, 2022.
An Interoperable EHR System is Closer than Ever
VA and DOD have been trying to develop interoperable EHR systems for 40 years. New efforts make this project closer to fruition.
The IRA Could Make the IRS Preparer, Bill, and Enforcer
The Inflation Reduction Act requires the IRS study becoming a tax preparation service to compete against the private sector.
FTC Is Invading Privacy by Overreaching on Regulations
On August 10, 2022, the FTC announced it would be potentially writing new rules regulating consumer data privacy.
Passage of the IRA Means the Taxman Cometh
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will add 87,000 new IRS employees at a cost of $80 billion in potentially wasteful spending.
Next Wave of Mid-band Spectrum Scheduled for Auction
Federal Communications Commission announces schedule for auctioning the 2.5 GHz spectrum licenses.
Only Taxpayers Know How Much They Really Owe in Taxes
Taxpayers have information only they know to fill out their tax returns; the IRS should never do that for them.
Broadband Infrastructure Dollars Must be Used Wisely
The $65 billion for broadband infrastructure in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act must be used wisely.
