Telecommunications Act Implementation
The Senate Commerce Committee members heard testimony from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioners and several state regul… read more
The Senate Commerce Committee members heard testimony from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioners and several state regulators concerning how the FCC was implementing the Telecommunications Act of 1996 through drafting new regulations. The testimony focused on the need for federal, state, and local government cooperation, as well as several main components of the bill, including ensuring fair competition for local telecommunication services. close
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- Julia Johnson Commissioner Florida->Public Service Commission
- Kenneth McClure Vice Chairman Missouri Public Service Commission
- Laska Schoenfelder Commissioner South Dakota->Public Utilities
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