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Amy Schatz

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    Latest articles by Amy Schatz

    Technology
    Google’s Schmidt Says Network Trapdoors Are a Bad IdeaGoogle’s Schmidt Says Network Trapdoors Are a Bad Idea
    Technology

    The Google chairman talks about encryption and concerns over government data requests at a D.C. conference.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Verizon: What We Meant When We Said Net Neutrality Rules Wouldn’t “Influence” Our Investment StrategyVerizon: What We Meant When We Said Net Neutrality Rules Wouldn’t “Influence” Our Investment Strategy
    Technology

    Verizon says its short-term plan remains the same, but net neutrality rules could change future investments.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Phone Bills Set to Rise as FCC Votes to Fund More School Internet AccessPhone Bills Set to Rise as FCC Votes to Fund More School Internet Access
    Technology

    The FCC raises Internet funding for schools and libraries by $1.5 billion a year to almost $4 billion a year.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Delayed Drone Rules Frustrate Industry, as Lawmakers Voice Safety ConcernsDelayed Drone Rules Frustrate Industry, as Lawmakers Voice Safety Concerns
    Technology

    New proposed rules are expected in the next few weeks as the FAA continues to weighs safety concerns around drones.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Investigators Find Ethical and Contracting Problems at $7 Billion Public Safety Communications AgencyInvestigators Find Ethical and Contracting Problems at $7 Billion Public Safety Communications Agency
    Technology

    FirstNet, which has $7 billion dollars in government backing, didn’t follow ethics guidelines or contracting rules, government investigators say.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Tech Group: AT&T’s DirecTV Deal Would Improve Internet AccessTech Group: AT&T’s DirecTV Deal Would Improve Internet Access
    Technology

    An AT&T deal would help get more Americans online, says a prominent tech lobbying group.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    White House Unveils Winners of 3-D Holiday Ornament ContestWhite House Unveils Winners of 3-D Holiday Ornament Contest
    Technology

    Fire up your 3-D printer and make one of the ornaments that will hang on a White House tree.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Comcast Opponents Team Up to Kill Time Warner Cable DealComcast Opponents Team Up to Kill Time Warner Cable Deal
    Technology

    Public interest groups and business competitors launch a new coalition to kill Comcast’s deal.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Federal Judge Rejects Amazon’s Effort to Get FTC Suit DismissedFederal Judge Rejects Amazon’s Effort to Get FTC Suit Dismissed
    Technology
    FCC Can’t Disclose Broadcaster Contracts in Comcast Deal for Now, Court SaysFCC Can’t Disclose Broadcaster Contracts in Comcast Deal for Now, Court Says