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Pai tells Senate panel that FCC’s inspector general asked him to keep mum during cyberattack investigation

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai told a Senate committee Thursday that he did not update Congress or the public about the true nature of a website malfunction at the agency because he was bound by a confidentiality request by the agency’s inspector general. Pai said …

Ajit Pai Knew FCC Cyberattack Was Fake for Seven Months but Kept Quiet

Asked only once at a Senate hearing Thursday about the fake security incident that’s needled his agency for more than a year, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Ajit Pai, acknowledged for the first time knowing secretly for several …

FCC Chairman testifies before Congress about falsified cyberattack

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai testified before the Senate Oversight Committee on Thursday regarding his agency’s faking a cyberattack as an excuse for website malfunctions. Pai insisted that he was not aware of this lie until he and the inspector general began …

White House counsel asked FCC chair about Sinclair Tribune merger status

WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - White House counsel Don McGahn called the head of Federal Communications Commission in July to ask about the status of Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc’s now abandoned $3.9 billion acquisition of Tribune Media Co. FCC chairman …

CORRECTION: FCC targets pirate radio station that broadcasts Alex Jones

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has shut down a pirate radio station known for its broadcasts of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. The Austin American-Statesman reported Wednesday that the station, Liberty Radio, was hit with a $15,000 fine and …

FCC chair: White House called about Sinclair-Tribune deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, an independent agency, says a White House official called to talk about a proposed merger between Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. and Tribune Media Co. Ajit Pai told a Senate panel …

FCC chair says White House called him about Sinclair-Tribune merger

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai on Thursday revealed that White House Counsel Don McGahn called him about the merger between Sinclair Broadcast Group and Tribune Media last month as the deal was imploding due to a crackdown...

FCC chief Ajit Pai testifies on Capitol Hill after agency was found to have misled public about cyberattack

Chairman Ajit Pai and other members of the Federal Communications Commission went before a congressional committee Thursday for the first time since an internal investigation found that the agency misled the public by claiming it had suffered a …

URGENT Action Alert -Contact Congress ASAP about Its FCC Review

Posted by Katie Singer, www.electronicsilentspring.com This Thursday, August 16, the Senate's Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee will query FCC Commissioners about their oversight of issues related to wireless communications. To give …

How to Watch Ajit Pai Get Grilled by Congress Over Made-Up FCC Cyberattack

On Thursday, Ajit Pai will have his first appearance before a Senate oversight committee since an internal report revealed the FCC has been falsely claiming its comment system was hit by a cyberattack last year. It’s going to be good and you can watch it …

FCC Chair defends his silence on fake DDoS attack - CNET

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai (left) and FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr (right) talk before the start of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018.  Bill Clark FCC chairman Ajit Pai was on the defense Thursday …

India Reliance cancels VGO cargo buy from Nayara on FCC shutdown- sources

India's Reliance Industries, operator of the world's biggest refining complex, has cancelled lifting of vacuum gas oil (VGO) cargo from local refiner Nayara Energy due to shutdown of its gasoline making unit, three sources said on Thursday. …

Live stream: FCC Chair Ajit Pai testifies at Senate hearing

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai is testifying at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing Thursday. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. ET. Pai may be asked about the commission's actions regarding the issue known as "net …

FCC chair: White House called about Sinclair-Tribune deal

1 FCC shuts down Alex Jones’ pirate flagship radio station

by Associated Press August 15 at 7:49 PM AUSTIN, Texas — The Federal Communications Commission has shut down a pirate radio station that served as the flagship outlet for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. The Austin American-Statesman reports the FCC also …

Democrats want answers from FCC chief over alleged cyberattack

After an internal investigation found that the Federal Communications Commission misled the public by wrongly claiming it suffered a cyberattack last year, House Democrats are demanding answers from Chairman Ajit Pai. In a letter sent Tuesday by four …

Answers sought on FCC cyberattack claim

WASHINGTON – After an internal investigation found that the Federal Communications Commission misled the public by wrongly claiming it suffered a cyberattack last year, House Democrats are demanding answers from Chairman Ajit Pai. In a letter sent Tuesday …

Alex Jones' flagship pirate radio station shut down by FCC

The FCC has shut down Alex Jones' flagship station.Image: Nick Ansell/PA Images via Getty Images A pirate radio station which served as Alex Jones' flagship outlet has been shut down by the Federal Communications Commission. Liberty Radio was …

FCC Shuts Down Alex Jones' Pirate Radio Station and Slaps Operators With $15,000 Fine

Photo Credit: 911conspiracy The Federal Communications Commission has shut down Alex Jones' flagship Austin, TX-based pirate station, Liberty Radio, and has levied a $15,000 fine. According to the Austin American-Statesman, a lawsuit filed in federal …

NaVOBA and Capital One Announce the 2018 LGBT Veteran’s Business Enterprises® of the Year

NaVOBA and Capital One, in partnership with the NGLCC, announced the 2018 LGBT Veteran’s Business Enterprises® of the Year as part of the LGBTUnity Conference. PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA, August 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ECONOMIC NEWS: Veteran …

‘Surveillance’ Artist Hasan Elahi comes to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park as August’s Resident Artist

VOLCANO, HAWAI'I, US, August 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and The National Parks Arts Foundation are proud to announce that Hasan Elahi, a world-renowned installation artist —whose artwork explores issues …

Federal “Three Strikes” Law challenged in Supreme Court with life sentence of marijuana offender Corvain Cooper

Attorney Patrick Megaro filed a petition in the United States Supreme Court to challenge sentence of life without parole under the Federal “Three Strikes” law. Halscott Megaro PA (N/A:N/A) ORLANDO, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2018 /⁨ …

Pamela M Nicholson CEO for Enterprise Named in New Subpoena Ahead of Florida Theft Trial

National Car Rental civil theft plaintiff rushes new subpoena to St. Louis Sheriff for service after C T Corporation System responds ‘not registered agent’ FORT MYERS, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, August 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Judge Robert R. Hofmann Elected to the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Board of Directors

The NCJFCJ has elected Robert R. Hofmann, judge, 452nd District Court, Mason, Texas, to the NCJFCJ Board of Directors. MASON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- (Mason, Texas) – The National Council of Juvenile and …

Cuomo Fails to Protect Women & Girls with Disabilities from being Sexually Assaulted

Almost all sexual assaults and rapes in Cuomo’s mental health agencies are being covered-up ALBANY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jonathan Carey Foundation has done extensive research and all State and …

Mental Health Watchdog Warns Officials on Baker Act Rights Abuses

With reports stating that the number of citizens being Baker Acted is rising, CCHR is cautioning lawmakers to pay heed to the potential for misuse and abuse. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With reports …

Attorney Patrick Megaro wins post-conviction relief for client based on ineffective assistance of counsel argument

Essex County Superior Court granted post-conviction relief, and ordered the State to give Altariq Coursey a new trial, tossing out his convictions. Halscott Megaro PA (N/A:N/A) ORLANDO, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire. …

What Could the ABA’s Clarification on Lawyer Advertising Rules Mean for You?

The ABA has voted in favor of adjusting legal advertising rules to ease confusion. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- + Last week, the American Bar Association, or ABA, voted in favor of …

Enterprise Holdings Theft Victim to IBM: High Resolution Photographic Cloud Technology Urgently Needed

National Car Rental ‘ding and dent’ scam victim asks IBM corporation to develop powerful solution to protect public from routine and easy-to-perpetuate scams ARMONK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, August 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Only two weeks left to submit for Essay Competition in Honor of the late Criminal Defense Attorney Deron Castro

Upcoming deadline in 2 weeks for Essay Competition based on Deron Castro Memorial Scholarship, announced by his colleague Patrick Megaro Halscott Megaro PA (N/A:N/A) ORLANDO, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …

Women in SATCOM to discuss the National Defence Authorisation Act 2018 at Global MilSatCom

Expert all female SATCOM panellists to discuss the National Defence Authorisation Act 2018 at this year’s Global MilSatCom event LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SMi are delighted to announce that the 20th annual …

Upcoming Georgia Public Policy Foundation Events

Kyle Wingfield talks 'Policy Over Politics' at 1818 Club Aug. 23; Hear state, national experts at Georgia Legislative Policy Forum Sept. 7 ATLANTA, GEORGIA, USA, August 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- You are invited to two upcoming …

Opportunity to Experience One of the Most Pivotal Points in American History

Local Company Offers Trip to Historic Gettysburg GETTYSBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It was announced today that for a limited time, GettysGear, a Gettysburg based business is offering a chance to win a trip to …

Judge Aurora Martinez Jones Elected to the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Board of Directors

The NCJFCJ has elected Aurora Martinez Jones, associate judge, Travis County, Texas, to the NCJFCJ Board of Directors. AUSTIN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, August 9, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- (Austin, Texas) – The National Council of Juvenile and …

New Paper Captures Pain, Suffering, and Anxiety Inflicted on Patients with Cancer by Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Community Oncology Alliance Releases Fourth in Series of True Patient-PBM Horror Stories BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, August 9, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) continues to expose the inhumane pain, …

Workman Law Office, PA Named One of the Top 20 Criminal Defense Law Firms in Jacksonville, Florida

"Clients Praise Workman's Integrity and Devotion to Helping Others" -- Expertise, LLC OCALA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, August 9, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Workman Law Office, PA has been named one of the Top 20 Best Criminal …

RUSSIA BEEFING UP ITS NAVY: Should the US Military be Worried?

New book says the US is losing military supremacy ATLANTA, GEORGIA, USA, August 9, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Russia has just announced that it intends to add 26 new ships to its Navy—only the latest in a string of military announcements that …

Cuomo financially exploiting the disabled

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s sinister scheme involves wide-scale exploitation of New Yorkers with disabilities ALBANY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, August 9, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jonathan Carey Foundation through extensive research and hard …

US Credit Czar David Howe Reports Priceline and Hotel Pennsylvania to Federal Government

Federal UDAAP violation conspicuous at New York City landmark hotel following Priceline booking NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, August 8, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SubscriberWise, the nation’s largest issuing CRA for the …