The Week Ahead
There are several tech and telecom-related events next week. Here are some of the highlights:
Monday:
The Progress and Freedom Foundation will hold a Capitol Hill briefing at noon on online privacy and advertising and on draft privacy legislation released earlier this month by House Energy and Commerce Communications Subcommittee Chairman Rick Boucher, D-Va.
Tuesday:
Google will hold a news conference at 9:30 a.m. to release a report detailing Google's economic impact in all 50 states. Senate Small Business Committee Chairwoman Mary Landrieu, D-La., will join Google and other small business representatives at the event.
The House Judiciary Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Subcommittee will hold a 2:30 p.m. hearing on H.R.3040, the "Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2009," aimed at preventing mail, telemarketing, and Internet fraud targeting seniors in the United States.
Wednesday:
The Federal Trade Commission, Justice Department and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will hold a joint public workshop beginning at 9 a.m. on the intersection of patent policy and competition policy and its implications for promoting innovation. Among those speaking at the event include PTO Director David Kappos, Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Christine Varney and federal Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra.
The House Judiciary Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Subcommittee will hold a hearing on the Supreme Court's decision invalidating the crush video statute in United States v. Stevens. The time for this event has not been announced.
Thursday:
Wired Safety holds its 10th annual WiredKids Summit beginning at 8:30 am, which will feature presentations and panel discussions about online safety issues impacting American youth.
The House Science Subcommittee on Technology & Innovation holds a hearing at 10 a.m. on interoperability in public safety communications equipment.
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