NSTC Issues Report on Government Involvement in Standards Development
Agencies should aim to support, not lead the development of technological standards, except in specific instances.
Regulating Telecommunications Networks
Recent book proposes critical framework for analyzing and regulating networks.
An Executive Order to Stop Future WikiLeaks
President Obama issued an executive order to safeguard confidential information transferred on government networks.
NSF and White House Address Work-Life Balance for Scientists
Agency initiative aims to retain more women in STEM fields.
FCC Repeals the Fairness Doctrine and Other Regulations
Repeal follows Commission’s announced plan to remove rules that are out of date.
Making the Rulemaking Process Accessible to Ordinary Citizens
Administrative agencies should design their websites with rulemaking participation by the general public in mind.
Justice Department Moves to Block AT&T’s Acquisition of T-Mobile
Antitrust Division argues the merger would decrease competition, increase prices.
ACUS Committee Discusses Online Access to Rulemaking
Committee investigates how to improve public access via the Internet.
White House Offers Guidance on Nanotechnology Policy
EPA, FDA respond with calls for public comments.
ACUS Adopts Recommendations on Shift to E-Rulemaking
Federal “good government” agency addresses the regulatory process in the digital age.
Federal Register Will No Longer Be Printed, Obama Says
The federal government’s daily publication will appear online only.
House Passes Resolution Disapproving of Net Neutrality Rules
Democrats and Republicans disagree about FCC’s role in Internet access.