220785
submission
Robert writes:
AT&T has asked Capitol Hill now to enable an open nationwide wireless spectrum,
claiming that Google's lobbying of such a network is a bid by the search giant to obtain
broadband airwaves at bargain-basement prices. Some companies, notably Google, have asked
the FCC impose open-access requirements on the spectrum, which means any device could be
used over the airwaves. Skype and satellite companies DirecTV
and EchoStar are among the various proponents of an open-access network.
218577
submission
UniversalVM writes:
The NY Times is reporting
that the former Surgeon General in damaging testimony given to the senate descibes how he was repeatedly censored by by the Bush government while speaking out about topics such as global warming, Stem cell research and so on. The effort was to "water down" or weaken reports on important issues to suit Republican Agenda. He describes how he attended one meeting where Global Warming was being described as a "Liberal Agenda" and being dismissed. He tried to intervene thinking that the people there did not understand the science so he set about explaining it to them, the result? he was never invited back.
He was also told to mention Bush "three times" on every page of his speech. These guys also have it in for the Special Olympics — because of the reported connection to the Kennedy family.
Is it any surprise that this is the party where three of the candidates for President proudly declare that they do not believe in evolution?
