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12/31/07
Granted Transfer of TV Licensee Subsidiaries of ION Media Networks From Paxson to CIG Media.
MO&O: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

12/31/07
Federal-State Universal Service Joint Board Staff Releases Monitoring Report.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Complete Report: Acrobat
Introductory pages: Acrobat
Report Sections: [ 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 ]

12/31/07
FCC Releases Data on Local Telephone Competition.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Report: Acrobat

12/21/07
Chairman Martin's Statement Regarding Mobile Satellite Ventures and Inmarsat Spectrum Coordination and Cooperation Agreement.
Word | Acrobat

12/21/07
FCC Office of Managing Director Provides Additional Time for Nominations to the Universal Service Administrative Company Board Of Directors.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

12/21/07
FCC to Hold Digital Television Consumer Education Workshops on Consumers in Rural Areas and on Tribal Lands and Consumers with Disabilities.
Word | Acrobat

12/20/07
Statement of Commissioner Copps on APTS/PBS/DIRECTV Digital Carriage Agreement.
Word | Acrobat

12/19/07
Commissioner Adelstein Congratulates PBS, APTS, and DIRECTV on Carriage Agreement.
Word | Acrobat

12/19/07
FCC Approves Intelsat/Serafina Transaction
MO&O: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

12/18/07
FCC Adopts Rules to Promote Video Programming Diversity by Ensuring New Video Programmers Can Enter and Compete in Video Market.
R&O/NPRM (2/11/08): Word | Acrobat
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
Tate Statement: Word | Acrobat
McDowell Statement: Word | Acrobat

12/18/07
Press Statement of Chairman Martin on Media Ownership.
Acrobat

12/18/07
FCC Seeks to Update Record on Rules and Policies for the SDARS and WCS Services.
NPRM: Word | Acrobat

12/18/07
Deletion of Agenda Items from December 18, 2007, Open Commission Meeting.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

12/14/07
FCC Issues Proposal Seeking Comment on Recommendations Made by the Commercial Mobile Service Alert Advisory Committee for the Delivery of Wireless Emergency Alerts and Warnings to the Public.
NPRM: Word | Acrobat

12/13/07
Testimony Before the Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation, U.S. Senate.
Martin: Acrobat
Copps: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein: Acrobat
Tate: Word | Acrobat
McDowell: Acrobat

12/12/07
Joint Statement of Commissioners Copps and Adelstein Regarding Open Meeting Agenda.
Word | Acrobat

12/11/07
FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting Tuesday, December 18, 2007.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

12/11/07
FCC Response to GAO Report on the DTV Transition.
Introduction: Acrobat
Written Response: Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

12/7/07
Third Meeting of Joint Advisory Committee on Communications Capabilities of Emergency Medical and Public Health Care Facilities Scheduled for December 18, 2007.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

12/6/07
Triennial Report to Congress on Market Entry Barriers for Small Businesses.
Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

12/5/07
Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, Committee on Energy and Commerce, United States House of Representatives.
Martin: Acrobat
Copps: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein: Word | Acrobat
Tate: Word | Acrobat
McDowell: Word | Acrobat

12/4/07
FCC Publishes List of Items on Circulation.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
FCC Items on Circulation

12/4/07
FCC Addresses Verizon Forbearance Requests For Six Metropolitan Areas.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/4/07
Chairman Martin Congratulates Jonathan Adelstein on White House Announcement of Intention to Nominate for Another Term as Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission.
Word | Acrobat

12/4/07
Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate Applauds White House Announcement of Intention to Renominate Jonathan S. Adelstein.
Word | Acrobat

12/3/07
Statement of Commissioner Robert M. McDowell Congratulating Commissioner Jonathan S. Adelstein on His Renomination.
Word | Acrobat

12/3/07
Statement of Commissioner Michael J. Copps Congratulating Commissioner Jonathan S. Adelstein on his Renomination.
Word | Acrobat

11/30/07
Statement of Commissioner Jonathan S. Adelstein on White House Intent to Renominate.
Word | Acrobat

11/30/07
Updated Agenda for December 4, 2007 DTV Consumer Education Workshop Focusing on Minority and Non-English-Speaking Communities.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

11/30/07
FCC Adopts Rules to Ensure all Cable Customers Receive Local TV Stations After the Digital Television Transition.
R&O/NPRM: Word | Acrobat
News Release 9/11/07: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
Tate Statement: Word | Acrobat
McDowell Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/30/07
The Office of Managing Director Provides Additional Time for Nominations to the Universal Service Administrative Company Board of Directors.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Public Notice (10/12/07): Word | Acrobat

11/29/07
Commissioner Copps Remarks at the Center for Christian-Jewish Understanding of Sacred Heart Univerisity Awards Dinner.
Word | Acrobat

11/29/07
Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate Applauds Comcast-Hallmark Channel Agreement.
Word | Acrobat

11/29/07
Conditionally Granted Assignment of Television Licenses from Clear Channel Communications to Newport Television.
MO&O: Word | Acrobat
ERRATUM: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/29/07
Commission Denies Cablevision's Application for Review; Grants WRNN's Must-Carry Complaint.
MO&O: Word | Acrobat
Copps & Adelstein Joint Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/27/07
FCC Adopts 13th Annual Report to Congress on Video Competition and Notice of Inquiry for the 14th Annual Report.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
Tate Statement: Word | Acrobat
McDowell Statement (on Annual Report): Word | Acrobat
McDowell Statement (on NOI): Word | Acrobat

11/27/07
Statement by Commissioner Copps on Deletion of Minority Media Ownership Item From Today's Agenda Meeting.
Word | Acrobat

11/27/07
Statement by Commissioner Adelstein in Response to the Deletion of the Minority Ownership Item From Today's Agenda.
Word | Acrobat

11/27/07
FCC Releases Agenda for December 4, 2007 Digital Television Consumer Education Workshop Focusing on Minority and Non-English-Speaking Communities.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

11/27/07
Chairman Martin's Statement on Verizon Wireless's Plans to Introduce an "Any APPS, Any Device" Option for Consumers in 2008.
Word | Acrobat

11/27/07
Schedule Change and Deletion of Agenda Item From November 27, 2007, Open Meeting.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

11/20/07
Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service Recommended Decision on High-Cost Reform.
Recommended Decision: Word | Acrobat
FCC Chairman Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
FCC Commissioner Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
FCC Commissioner Tate Statement: Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Ray Baum Statement: Word | Acrobat
Chairman Lisa Polak Edgar Statement: Word | Acrobat
Commissioner Larry S. Landis Statement: Word | Acrobat
Commissioner John D. Burke Statement: Word | Acrobat
Assistant Attorney General Public Counsel Simon ffitch Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/20/07
FCC Clarifies Geographic Area Over Which Wireless Carriers Must Meet Enhanced 911 Location Accuracy Requirements.
Report & Order: Word | Acrobat
News Release (9/11/07): Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
Tate Statement: Word | Acrobat
McDowell Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/20/07
FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting Tuesday, November 27, 2007.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

11/19/07
Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band.
Order: Word | Acrobat

11/19/07
FCC Launches Initiative to Increase Access to Health Care in Rural America Through Broadband Telehealth.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Selected Participants: Word | Acrobat
Corrected Order: Acrobat
Erratum (12/17/07): Word | Acrobat
Order: Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
Tate Statement: Word | Acrobat
McDowell Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/19/07
FCC Consents With Conditions to AT&T Acquisition of Dobson Communications Licenses and Authorizations.
MO&O: Word | Acrobat
News Release (11/15/07): Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
McDowell Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/19/07
Commission Adopts TRS Cost Recovery Methodology Report & Order and Declaratory Ruling.
Report and Order: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/15/07
FCC Waives Portions of Its "Designated Entity" Eligibility Rules for the Upper 700 MHz D Block License.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat

11/15/07
FCC Consents With Conditions to AT&T Acquisition of Dobson Communications Licenses and Authorizations.
MO&O (11/19/07): Word | Acrobat
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
McDowell Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/15/07
Second Meeting of Joint Advisory Committee on Communications Capabilities of Emergency Medical and Public Health Care Facilities Scheduled for November 28, 2007.
Public Notice: Acrobat

11/14/07
Letter from Commissioners Tate and McDowell to Warren Communications News.
Acrobat

11/13/07
Joint Statement by Commissioners Copps and Adelstein on Chairman Martin's Cross-Ownership Proposal.
Word | Acrobat

11/13/07
Chairman Martin Discusses Benefits of Deploying Broadband Telehealth Networks in Rural and Underserved Communities.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Speech: Word | Acrobat
Slides: Acrobat

11/13/07
Chairman Martin Proposes Revision to the Newspaper/Broadcast Cross-Ownership Rule.
News Release: Acrobat

11/13/07
FCC Adopts Rules to Increase Choice and Competition Among Video Providers for Consumers Residing in Multiple Dwelling Units.
Erratum (12/20/07): Word | Acrobat
R&O/NPRM: Word | Acrobat
News Release (10/31/07): Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
Tate Statement: Word | Acrobat
McDowell Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/9/07
Statements of FCC Chairman and Commissioners, FCC Hearing on Media Ownership, Seattle, Washington.
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
Tate Statement: Word | Acrobat
McDowell Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/9/07
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau and Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announce the Four At-Large Members of the Public Safety Broadband Licensee's Board of Directors.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

11/9/07
FCC Announces First Meeting of its Intergovernmental Advisory Committee.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

11/9/07
Commission Modifies Big LEO Satellite Bandplan, Seeks Comment on Modifications to ATC Technical Rules.
Order: Word | Acrobat

11/8/07
Statement of Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate on Early Termination Fees.
Word | Acrobat

11/8/07
FCC Announces Agenda and Witnesses for Public Hearing on Media Ownership in Seattle, Washington.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

11/8/07
Chairman Martin's Remarks at the Digital Television Consumer Education Workshop Focusing on Seniors.
Word | Acrobat

11/7/07
FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed Changes to Its Hearing Aid Compatiblity Rules.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Order: Word | Acrobat

11/6/07
Chairman Martin's Statement on Open Handset Alliance’s Plan to Introduce an Open Platform for Mobile Phones.
Word | Acrobat

11/2/07
Auction of 700 MHz Band Licenses; Revised Procedure for Auctions 73 and 76.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

11/2/07
FCC Announces Public Hearing on Media Ownership in Seattle, Washington.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Copps & Adelstein Joint Statement: Word | Acrobat

11/2/07
FCC Releases Agenda for November 8, 2007 Digital Television Consumer Education Workshop Focusing on Seniors.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/31/07
FCC Releases Data on High-Speed Services for Internet Access.
News Release: Acrobat
Report: Acrobat

10/31/07
FCC Chairman and Commissioners Statements at Public Hearing on Localism in Washington, DC.
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
Tate Statement: Word | Acrobat
McDowell Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/31/07
FCC Adopts Rules to Increase Choice and Competition Among Video Providers for Consumers Residing in Multiple Dwelling Units.
Erratum (12/20/07): Word | Acrobat
R&O/NPRM (11/13/07): Word | Acrobat
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
Tate Statement: Word | Acrobat
McDowell Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/31/07
FCC Adopts Rules to Increase Choice and Competition Among Video Providers for Consumers Residing in Multiple Dwelling Units.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
Tate Statement: Word | Acrobat
McDowell Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/31/07
Deletion of Agenda Item From October 31, 2007 Open Meeting.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/30/07
The Office of the Managing Director Provides Additional Time For Nominations to the Universal Service Administrative Company Board of Directors.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/29/07
FCC Announces Panelists for Public Hearing on Localism at FCC Headquarters.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/25/07
Commissioner Copps Letter on News Corp./Dow Jones Acquistion.
Letter: Acrobat

10/24/07
FCC Grants Embarq, Frontier and Citizens Forbearance.
Order: Word | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps and Adelstein Joint Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/24/07
FCC to Hold Localism Hearing and Open Commission Meeting, Wednesday, October 31, 2007.
Public Notice: Acrobat
Copps and Adelstein Joint Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/19/07
FCC Releases Funding Year 2008 Eligible Services List For Schools And Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Eligible Services List: Word | Acrobat
Erratum: Word | Acrobat

10/19/07
Media Bureau to Extend Window for NCE FM New Station and Major Change Applications.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

10/18/07
Notified Sonshine Family Television and Sinclair Broadcast Group of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture.
NALF: Word | Acrobat
Copps & Adelstein Joint Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/18/07
FCC and NTIA Appoint Members to Joint Advisory Committee on Communications Capabilities of Emergency Medical and Public Health Care Facilities.
Public Notice: Word |