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Amy Schatz

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    President Obama Isn’t Down With the FCC’s Net Neutrality Proposal EitherPresident Obama Isn’t Down With the FCC’s Net Neutrality Proposal Either
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    The FCC Chairman’s job just got a tad more difficult as the president distances himself from Wheeler’s net neutrality proposal.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    FCC Gives Data Geeks New, Exciting Way to Show Public’s Hatred of Net Neutrality PlanFCC Gives Data Geeks New, Exciting Way to Show Public’s Hatred of Net Neutrality Plan
    Technology

    The agency has released 1.1 million comments in machine-readable form.

    By Amy Schatz
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    Verizon Tells FCC Everyone’s Slowing Down Wireless Data HogsVerizon Tells FCC Everyone’s Slowing Down Wireless Data Hogs
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    Verizon said it has had a similar policy on its 3G network for three years.

    By Amy Schatz
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    Comcast to Forgive Unpaid Bills for Low-Income Families Seeking Internet AccessComcast to Forgive Unpaid Bills for Low-Income Families Seeking Internet Access
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    The cable giant tweaks its low-income Internet program to quell criticism as it seeks the okay to buy Time Warner Cable.

    By Amy Schatz
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    FCC Shoots Down Sprint/T-Mobile Idea of Joint Bidding at Airwaves AuctionFCC Shoots Down Sprint/T-Mobile Idea of Joint Bidding at Airwaves Auction
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    So much for Sprint’s idea of teaming up with T-Mobile to buy airwaves at an upcoming auction.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    House Republicans Launch Investigation of FCC Waiver for Obama DonorHouse Republicans Launch Investigation of FCC Waiver for Obama Donor
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    The lawmakers want to know how the donor’s private equity fund qualified for a break in airwave bidding.

    By Amy Schatz
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    One Area of Growth for Twitter: Government Info Requests on UsersOne Area of Growth for Twitter: Government Info Requests on Users
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    Government requests for info on users almost doubled compared to last year.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    Netflix Now Has a Paid Connection Deal With AT&T, TooNetflix Now Has a Paid Connection Deal With AT&T, Too
    Technology
    Are Data Caps Prompting Consumers to Spend More Than Necessary?Are Data Caps Prompting Consumers to Spend More Than Necessary?
    Technology

    A new GAO report suggests that consumers are largely confused about how much wireless data they use each month.

    By Amy Schatz
    Technology
    At White House Natural Disaster Day, New Apps to Help RecoveryAt White House Natural Disaster Day, New Apps to Help Recovery
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    Developers unveil new apps and programs to make life easier for first responders and residents after disasters.

    By Amy Schatz

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