1934 Communications Act and Modern Technology

Panelists talked about the history, implementation, and multiple legislative revisions of the Communications Act of 1934. Topics included th… read more

Panelists talked about the history, implementation, and multiple legislative revisions of the Communications Act of 1934. Topics included the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) relationship with Congress, the executive branch and other regulatory agencies, and the possible need to update the Act to reflect current and future digital economy developments, technology innovation, consumer preferences and other contemporary issues.

The Communications Act of 1934 created the Federal Communications Commission and outlined a comprehensive regulatory structure for overseeing spectrum-based and wire-based communications. close

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  • Stuart Brotman Senior Fellow Brookings Institution->Center for Technology Innovation
  • Larry Irving Assistant Secretary (Former) Department of Commerce->National Telecommunications and Information Administration
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1934 Communications Act and Modern Technology

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Program ID:
322250-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Oct 22, 2014 | 2:03pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Nov 17, 2014 | 4:44pm EST | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Oct 22, 2014 | 2:03pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 03, 2014 | 10:47am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 11, 2014 | 7:34am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 17, 2014 | 4:44pm EST | C-SPAN 3
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