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Ground Zero Responders Bill Remains Blocked by Abuse of Senate Rules
News
December 22, 2010
As this CWA Newsletter closed out, some Senate Republicans led by Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) were continuing to stall discussion of the bill to provide health care and compensation to Sept. 11 responders at Ground Zero. The legislation would help ailing police officers, firefighters, telecom workers and others ? including many CWA members -- who were on the ground in the earliest days following Sept. 11.
FCC Vote Moves U.S. Forward on Broadband
News
December 22, 2010
The vote by the the Federal Communications Commission approving Chairman Genachowski?s initiative to adopt open Internet rules means the U.S. can move forward on broadband buildout in a way that will create quality jobs, sustainable communities and enable the U.S. to catch up with the rest of the world.
CWA: FCC Vote Moves U.S. Forward on Broadband
Press Release
The FCC Chairman gives a shout out to CWA as the Commission votes to adopt open Internet rules.
'Consensus Today, Broadband for All Tomorrow'
Press Release
CWA President Larry Cohen and National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial co-authored this op-ed about the critical need for high speed broadband buildout.
Speed Matters: U.S. Needs to Boost Universal, Affordable Access to Broadband
News
December 16, 2010
CWA's fourth annual Speed Matters report comparing broadband speeds in every state was rolled out at a news conference with President Larry Cohen, FCC Chair Julius Genachowski, and key coalition members in the campaign to improve access and affordability of high speed broadband.