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CAGW Reviews 50 States' BEAD Proposals

Most states propose to regulate broadband rates, discriminate against non-fiber technologies, and preference government networks.

April 24, 2024 — Alec Mena 1713975439

Court Further Delays Net Neutrality Implementation

On August 1, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit extended the stay on the FCC's latest net neutrality order.

August 7, 2024 — Deborah Collier 1723064062

Fifth Circuit Determines the USF Fee Is a Tax

The Fifth Circuit Court rocked the telecommunications world when it released its ruling on  funding the USF. 

August 2, 2024 — Deborah Collier 1722616164

Antitrust Regulators Play Monopoly: Rolling the Dice on Artificial Intelligence

Antitrust investigations of AI companies will likely stifle innovation and jeopardize US global competitiveness.

July 22, 2024 — CAGW Staff 1721662187

Broadband Rollout Requires Municipal Permitting Reform

Municipal leaders can expand broadband connectivity by lifting restraints on cell towers, fiber, and utility pole attachments.

July 19, 2024 — Alec Mena 1721418231

SCOTUS Delivers a Blow to the Regulatory State

Chevron deference is overturned by the Supreme Court in its ruling in favor of Loper Bright Enterprises.

June 28, 2024 — Deborah Collier 1719609975

Congress Needs to Stop the FCC From Taking Over the Internet

Congress, not the FCC, should decide how the internet should be regulated.

May 22, 2024 — Deborah Collier 1716407061

CCAGW Urges House of Representatives to Oppose H.R. 8371

Title V of H.R. 8371 would slow deployments and improvements to the VA electronic health record management system. 

May 16, 2024 — Eric Maus 1715874157

CAGW Submits Ex Parte Presentation for April 10 meeting with Commissioner Gomez

 

Statement of Deborah Collier
Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs
Citizens Against Government Waste
And Executive Director of
CAGW’s Innovation & Technology Policy Center
before
Federal Communications Commissioner Anna Gomez

April 10, 2024

 

Thank you, Commissioner Gomez, for hosting this roundtable on the Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet Rulemaking.

Ban on Bulk Billing Is Bad for Consumers

The FCC Chair is considering a ban on bulk billing for broadband in another effort to fix what is not broken.

April 30, 2024 — Deborah Collier 1714489999