The Week Ahead
There are several tech and telecom-related events this week. Here are some of the highlights:
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Broadcasters and music executives will begin congressional-led negotiations over performers and record labels' demands for royalties for music played on radio stations.
The Senate Commerce, Science and Technology Committee will hold a hearing at 2:30 p.m. on aggressive sales tactics on the Internet and their impact on consumers.
The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security will hold a hearing at 10 a.m. on preventing terrorist attacks in cyber space and protecting privacy.
The House Energy and Commerce Communications, Technology, and the Internet Subcommittee will hold a hearing at 9:30 am on the Universal Service Reform Act of 2009,
The Copyright Alliance holds its EXPOnential conference with a discussion on copyright and innovation from 12-2 p.m., featuring House Judiciary ranking member Lamar Smith, R-Texas. A discussion on copyright and the local economy from 5-7 p.m. will feature House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers, D-Mich.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
The House Science and Technology Committee will meet to markup the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2009.
The FCC will hold an open meeting at 10 a.m. to consider a petition for a declaratory ruling to establish timeframes for state and local zoning authorities to consider wireless facilities siting applications and will hear an update on the status of the national broadband plan, being crafted by the FCC.
Thursday, Nov. 19
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection will hold a hearing at 10 a.m. on the collection of information both online and offline.
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