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Letter to Julius Genachowski re: Open Internet (Oct. 21, 2009)
Letter expressing support for the recent announcement that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will begin a public proceeding that will ensure an open and nondiscriminatory Internet. lt-pubint-nn-21oct09.pdf
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Mission Statement of the Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition
The mission of the Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition is to improve the broadband capabilities of schools, libraries, and health care providers so that they can enhance the quality...
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In the Matter of Digital Broadcast Copy Protection
Comments arguing that a broadcast flag rule adopted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) could effectively limit the public's access to information, and impair its ability to use content in...
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American Library Association, et al., v. Federal Communications Commission and United States of America (2005)
This case arises out of events related to the nation's transition from analog to digital television service ("DTV"). bfappealsruling0505.pdf
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ALA, et al. v. FCC: Reply Brief
Reply brief concerning the Federal Communications Commission broadcast flag mandate. broadcast-flag-reply-2004.pdf
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Letter to Jim Sensenbrenner, Jr. and W.J. Tauzin re: H.R. 3261, “Database and Collections of Information Misappropriation Act” (Jan. 15, 2004)
Letter expressing opposition to the H.R. 3261, entitled "Database and Collections of Information Misappropriation Act." dbcoalitionletter011504.pdf
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Letter to Jim Sensenbrenner, Jr. and W.J. “Billy” Tauzin re: “Database and Collections of Information Misappropriation Act” Discussion Draft (Sept. 8, 2003)
Letter from the Net Coalition regarding the "Database and Collections of Information Misappropriation Act" ("Discussion Draft" or "Draft"), specifically several provisions that would be unnecessarily punitive to the Internet community...
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Comments of The American Library Association, The Association of Research Libraries, and EDUCAUSE in the Matter of Framework for Broadband Internet Service
The American Library Association (ALA), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and EDUCAUSE welcome the FCC's Notice of Inquiry (NOI) proposing a "third way" forward on the difficult question of...
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Memo to Directors: “Super” DMCA Legislation in the States
The Motion Picture Industry Association of America (MPAA), cable operators, and others are aggressively promoting model legislation in quite a few states that would amend state telecommunications and cable security...
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The Digital Millenium Copyright Act: Highlights of New Copyright Provision Establishing Limitation of Liability for Online Service Providers
One of the principal provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") is a limitation on the potential money damages that Online Service Providers ("OSPs"), including libraries and educational institutions,...
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