As FCC Chair Martin resigns, he leaves controversial legacy

By John Dunbar

Among the legions of predictable, starched-shirt regulators that populate Washington, outgoing Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ke

Excerpts from this story referencing "Comcast":

"… households nationwide. The rule prevents the largest cable companies, like Comcast Corp., from growing much larger. Martin also attempted — ultimatel …"

"… ver, Martin found himself friends with the Democratic commissioners again. Comcast, the nation’s largest cable company and a major provider of high-spe …"

"… ork. Peer-to-peer software is often used to upload very large video files. Comcast’s action was in violation of the agency’s policy statement on …"

"… he two Democrats in finding the company guilty, though no fine was issued. Comcast, which maintained that the policy statement was not enforceable, said that …"

Well connected

FCC and industry maintain cozy relationship on many levels

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"… and cable behemoths such as Viacom, Clear Channel and Comcast already dominate many of the nation's media markets, even as the  …"

Baby Bells paying to play

By John Dunbar

Bells paid two-thirds of fines and settlements since Jan. 2000

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"… ocal phone providers altogether and receive calls over their cable modems. Comcast Corp., by far the nation's largest cable television provider, wants to off …"

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Industry battles re-regulation

By John Dunbar

Cable lobbying climbs by 50 percent

Excerpts from this story referencing "Comcast":

"… clude several cable television networks, such as news channel CNN.Third is Comcast, the nation's largest cable television company with 21.5 million subscribe …"

"… ublicans.Time Warner is the top contributor in the sector at $8.2 million. Comcast is a distant second with $3.2 million and the National Cable & Telecom …"

"… nding on congressional travel was Time Warner with 16 trips worth $22,495. Comcast was a distant third with $2,810 worth of trips.According to the survey, th …"

"… o had previously served as chief spokeswoman for the NCTA, took a job with Comcast as senior adviser for communications and government affairs.One of the top …"

Anatomy of a lobbying blitz

By John Dunbar

Cable industry enlists diverse crowd in high-level influence campaign

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"… cable television network co-owned by broadcaster Radio One and cable giant Comcast Corp., wrote an April 12 op-ed piece in the Washington Times arguing again …"

"… rt, the company jumped a tier, contributing between $100,000 and $249,999. Comcast also upped its contribution, from between $30,000 and $49,999 in 2002 to b …"

"… The NCTA donated between $5,000 and $14,999 in 2002 and 2003.In addition, Comcast, the NCTA, Time Warner and Viacom are all regular sponsors of the caucus's …"

"… dgers (TV One) and Kent Rice (International Channel, which was acquired by Comcast in July)—wrote the committee a letter objecting to the a la carte concep …"

Center spearheads efforts to disclose broadband data

By Drew Clark

Telco deployment by ZIP Code at issue in legislation

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"… industry and non-profit players in these discussions, including AT&T, Comcast, Verizon Communications and the Center for Public Integrity, as well as le …"

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As FCC Chair Martin resigns, he leaves controversial legacy

By John Dunbar

Consumer-friendly policies, but a prickly personal style

Excerpts from this story referencing "Comcast":

"… households nationwide. The rule prevents the largest cable companies, like Comcast Corp., from growing much larger.Martin also attempted — ultimately unsuc …"

"… ver, Martin found himself friends with the Democratic commissioners again. Comcast, the nation's largest cable company and a major provider of high-speed Int …"

"… ork. Peer-to-peer software is often used to upload very large video files. Comcast's action was in violation of the agency's policy statement on "network neu …"

"… he two Democrats in finding the company guilty, though no fine was issued. Comcast, which maintained that the policy statement was not enforceable, said that …"

Poverty stretches the digital divide

Those without a broadband connection likely to be lower on economic ladder, and are falling farther behind.

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"… can be used to increase broadband adoption.In addition, the controversial Comcast-NBC Universal merger required the cable company to make high-speed Interne …"

RGA, DGA reap riches from corporate donors

By Michael Beckel

RGA, DGA reap riches from corporate donors.

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"… insurance company Aetna. Meanwhile, the Florida Power and Light and Comcast each donated $125,000 to the RGA, while Publix Super Markets and …"