2002 Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau
News_Release
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DOC-227340NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS FOR TELECOM CONSUMERS.12/31/2002 DOC-227340A1.doc  DOC-227340A1.pdf  DOC-227340A1.txt   
DOC-229655STATEMENT OF FCC CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU CHIEF K. DANE SNOWDEN ON FTC NATIONWIDE TELEMARKETING DO-NOT-CALL LIST.12/18/2002 DOC-229655A1.doc  DOC-229655A1.pdf  DOC-229655A1.txt   
DOC-228684DATES EXTENDED FOR FILING COMMENTS AND REPLY COMMENTS ON TELEMARKETING RULES.11/20/2002 DOC-228684A1.doc  DOC-228684A1.pdf  DOC-228684A1.txt   
DOC-228402THOMAS E. CHANDLER NAMED CHIEF OF CGB'S DISABILITY RIGHTS OFFICE; CHERYL J. KING NAMED DEPUTY CHIEF; PAM GREGORY TO BECOME SPECIAL ADVISOR.11/13/2002 DOC-228402A1.doc  DOC-228402A1.pdf  DOC-228402A1.txt   
DOC-228138FCC CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU RELEASES AGENDA FOR NOVEMBER 8 C/DTAC MEETING. Agenda released for Nov. 8 Consumer/Disability Telecommunications Advisory Committee (C/DTAC)11/06/2002 DOC-228138A1.doc  DOC-228138A1.pdf  DOC-228138A1.txt   
DOC-228074FCC HONORS WORLD WAR II COMANCHE CODE TALKERS.11/04/2002 DOC-228074A1.doc  DOC-228074A1.pdf  DOC-228074A1.txt   
DOC-227485NATIONAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH OBSERVED BY VISITS TO TWO MASSACHUSETTS FACILITIES. CGB Chief K. Dane Snowden Visits WGBH-TV and Verizon Center for Customers with Disabilities10/18/2002 DOC-227485A1.doc  DOC-227485A1.pdf  DOC-227485A1.txt   
DOC-227426P. JUNE TAYLOR TO SERVE AS CHIEF OF STAFF FOR THE CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU.10/16/2002 DOC-227426A1.doc  DOC-227426A1.pdf  DOC-227426A1.txt   
DOC-227897PUBLIC FORUM ON RIGHT -OF-WAY ISSUES TRANSCRIPT. The Public Forum was held at the Federal Communications Commission, located at 445 12th Street, S.W10/16/2002 DOC-227897A1.doc  DOC-227897A1.pdf  DOC-227897A1.txt   
DOC-227323QUARTERLY REPORT ON INFORMAL CONSUMER INQUIRIES AND COMPLAINTS RELEASED. Released the report on inquiries and complaints received by the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bure10/15/2002 DOC-227323A1.doc  DOC-227323A2.doc  DOC-227323A1.pdf  DOC-227323A2.pdf  DOC-227323A1.txt  DOC-227323A2.txt   
DOC-227128COMMENT DATES SET FOR COMMENTS ON TELEMARKETING RULES. Comments due November 22, replies December 9. 200210/09/2002 DOC-227128A1.doc  DOC-227128A1.pdf  DOC-227128A1.txt   
DOC-226366CHAIRMAN POWELL, COMMISSIONER COPPS AND OTHER FCC OFFICIALS TO VISIT GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY.09/17/2002 DOC-226366A1.doc  DOC-226366A1.pdf  DOC-226366A1.txt   
DOC-226260TELECOMMUNICATIONS AGENDA RELEASED FOR NATIONAL SUMMIT ON EMERGING TRIBAL ECONOMIES, SEPTEMBER 19, 2002, IN PHOENIX. Chairman Powell and Commissioner Copps to Address Summit09/13/2002 DOC-226260A1.doc  DOC-226260A2.doc  DOC-226260A1.pdf  DOC-226260A2.pdf  DOC-226260A1.txt  DOC-226260A2.txt   
DOC-226163INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE ACCESSIBILITY FORUM ANNOUNCED. The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions wll host the next meeting of the Interactive09/12/2002 DOC-226163A1.doc  DOC-226163A1.pdf  DOC-226163A1.txt   
DOC-226183FCC SEEKS COMMENTS ON UPDATING TELEMARKETING RULES. FCC has asked for comments on whether it should change its rules that restrict telemarketing calls a09/12/2002 DOC-226183A1.doc  DOC-226183A2.doc  DOC-226183A3.doc  DOC-226183A4.doc  DOC-226183A1.pdf  DOC-226183A2.pdf  DOC-226183A3.pdf  DOC-226183A4.pdf  DOC-226183A1.txt  DOC-226183A2.txt  DOC-226183A3.txt  DOC-226183A4.txt   
DOC-225734FCC MICHAEL POWELL AND COMMISSIONER MICHAEL COPPS TO PARTICIPATE AT NATIONAL SUMMIT ON EMERGING TRIBAL ECONOMIES, SEPTEMBER 19, 2002, IN PHOENIX. Chairman Powell to deliver keynote address08/28/2002 DOC-225734A1.doc  DOC-225734A1.pdf  DOC-225734A1.txt   
DOC-225094FCC CONTINUES NATIONAL FRAUD AWARENESS WEEK ACTIVITIES DAY FOUR: SLAMMING.08/08/2002 DOC-225094A1.doc  DOC-225094A1.pdf  DOC-225094A1.txt   
DOC-225211FCC CRACKS DOWN ON "JUNK FAX" VIOLATIONS. The FCC announced it has proposed to fine Fax.com, Inc. $5,379,000 for sending consumers unsolicited08/08/2002 DOC-225211A1.doc  DOC-225211A1.pdf  DOC-225211A1.txt   
DOC-225213FCC TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL SUMMIT ON EMERGING TRIBAL ECONOMIES, SEPTEMBER 19TH 2002, IN PHOENIX TELECOM DAY IS IMPORTANT PART OF FCC'S INDIAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVES PROGRAM.08/08/2002 DOC-225213A1.doc  DOC-225213A1.pdf  DOC-225213A1.txt   
DOC-225293FCC CONTINUES NATIONAL FRAUD AWARENESS WEEK ACTIVITIES DAY FIVE: INTERNET MODEM SWITCH SCAM.08/08/2002 DOC-225293A1.doc  DOC-225293A1.pdf  DOC-225293A1.txt   
DOC-225160FCC CONTINUES NATIONAL FRAUD AWARENESS WEEK ACTIVITIES DAY THREE: CRAMMING. The FCC is recognizaing National Fraud Awareness Week (August 4th - 10th) by highlighting topics on08/07/2002 DOC-225160A1.doc  DOC-225160A1.pdf  DOC-225160A1.txt   
DOC-225107FCC CONTINUES NATIONAL FRAUD AWARENESS WEEK ACTIVITIES. Day Two: Cell Phone Fraud08/06/2002 DOC-225107A1.doc  DOC-225107A1.pdf  DOC-225107A1.txt   
DOC-225053FCC ANNOUNCES NATIONAL FRAUD AWARENESS WEEK ACTIVITIES.08/05/2002 DOC-225053A1.doc  DOC-225053A1.pdf  DOC-225053A1.txt   
DOC-224713K. DANE SNOWDEN, CHIEF OF FCC CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU, TO VISIT TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES, INC., IN AUSTIN, TX. Will tour research and development facility and observe screen reading demonstration08/01/2002 DOC-224713A1.doc  DOC-224713A1.pdf  DOC-224713A1.txt   
DOC-223782K. DANE SNOWDEN, CHIEF OF FCC CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU, TO VISIT CHEHALIS INDIAN RESERVATION; PARTICIPATE IN TOWN HALL MEETING. Snowden to discuss FCC's Indian Telecommunications Initiatives and the "Get Connected: Afford-A-Phon07/29/2002 DOC-223782A1.doc  DOC-223782A1.pdf  DOC-223782A1.txt   
DOC-224699FCC ASSURES WORLDCOM CUSTOMERS CONCERNING CONTINUATION OF PHONE SERVICE. The FCC has issued this Consumer Bulletin highlighting the rights and protections consumers have in07/26/2002 DOC-224699A1.doc  DOC-224699A1.pdf  DOC-224699A1.txt   
DOC-224534FCC KICKS OFF CAMPAIGN TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS ABOUT PHONE SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME CONSUMERS. Lifeline and Link-Up Programs Provide Discounted Phone Service to Eligible Consumers07/22/2002 DOC-224534A1.doc  DOC-224534A1.pdf  DOC-224534A1.txt   
DOC-223752FEDERAL CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU RELEASES AGENDA FOR JUNE 28 CDTAC MEETING.06/27/2002 DOC-223752A1.doc  DOC-223752A1.pdf  DOC-223752A1.txt   
DOC-223699WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS ESSENTIAL TO BRIDGING "COMMUNICATIONS GAP" FOR PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.06/25/2002 DOC-223699A1.doc  DOC-223699A1.pdf  DOC-223699A1.txt   
DOC-222706KRIS ANNE MONTEITH NAMED ASSOCIATE BUREAU CHIEF FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS, CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU.05/22/2002 DOC-222706A1.doc  DOC-222706A1.pdf  DOC-222706A1.txt   
DOC-222707FCC LAUNCHES "CALLING HOME" PROGRAM. The FCC launched the "Calling Home" program in observance of Military Appreciation Month (May). The05/22/2002 DOC-222707A1.doc  DOC-222707A1.pdf  DOC-222707A1.txt   
DOC-222084FCC CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU RELEASES QUARTERLY REPORT ON COMPLAINTS AND INQUIRIES PROCESSED. Data Helps Commission, Companies and the Public Track Trends05/07/2002 DOC-222084A1.doc  DOC-222084A1.pdf  DOC-222084A1.txt   
DOC-221710CHAIRMAN POWELL CONGRATULATES MESCALERO APACHE TELECOM ON ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY.04/26/2002 DOC-221710A1.doc  DOC-221710A1.pdf  DOC-221710A1.txt   
DOC-221727FCC AUTHORIZES RECOVERY OF COSTS FOR NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR TRS USERS. Seeks Comment on Methods for Allocating Calls as Interstate or Intrastate04/18/2002 DOC-221727A1.doc  DOC-221727A2.doc  DOC-221727A3.doc  DOC-221727A1.pdf  DOC-221727A2.pdf  DOC-221727A3.pdf  DOC-221727A1.txt  DOC-221727A2.txt  DOC-221727A3.txt