Politically-connected LightSquared pushes wireless Internet plan despite GPS concerns

By John Aloysius Farrell and Fred Schulte

New wireless Internet from politically connected LightSquared could jeopardize GPS

Excerpts from this story referencing "Falcone":

"… operate.LightSquared’s current majority owner, hedge fund manager Philip Falcone, made large donations to the Democratic Party while his broadband request …"

"… CC. He and LightSquared executives met with White House officials. Neither Falcone nor the White House would comment on what was discussed. LightSquared …"

"… over possible GPS interefence.In two rulings, the FCC gave its blessing to Falcone’s purchase of the company on March 26, 2010, and for a waiver of FCC rul …"

"… il there are assurances it won’t disrupt GPS signals.Grassley noted that Falcone is facing an ongoing investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Com …"

Emails show wireless firm's communications with White House as campaign donations were made

By Fred Schulte and John Aloysius Farrell

Wireless company sought meetings with White House officials as contributions were made

Excerpts from this story referencing "Falcone":

"… You may recall that you met with Sanjiv Ahuja about a year ago, with Phil Falcone of Harbinger, as Phil & Sanjiv were finalizing their plans for a new w …"

"… isit with you, perhaps Tom Kalil, and Aneesh Chopra, if at all possible.”Falcone, a New York hedge fund manager, is the principal owner of LightSquared and …"

"… nd Obama staff and supporters—and the large donations its majority owner Falcone has made to Democrats—were detailed by iWatch News in July. White House …"

"… ompany received a nod of support from the White House technology office as Falcone launched his ambitious plan.On July 20, 2010, Goldberg emailed Kohlenberge …"