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Michelle Ray Named Interim Executive Director Dr. David Porter, Jr. announced his decision to step down from his role as Executive Director of The Walter Kaitz Foundation on April 13, completing a nearly 12-year run at the helm of the Foundation. Porter, who joined the foundation as its Executive Director in August 2006, is a multifaceted executive with a background

NCTA – The Internet & Television Association has extended the contract of President & CEO Michael Powell for three years. Powell originally joined NCTA in 2011 and serves as the cable industry’s leading advocate, spokesperson, and representative in its relationship with the U.S. Congress, the Administration, the FCC, and other federal agencies. During his tenure so far at NCTA, in

“As the nation’s leading broadband industry, we applaud the Administration’s proposal to invest in new infrastructure – including the potential to expand broadband to unserved homes in rural communities – that can support a growing economy and provide new opportunities for all Americans. Unlike our congested roads, crumbling bridges and failing power grid, our nation’s broadband infrastructure is an American

“NCTA welcomes the committee’s continued interest in broadband infrastructure and in designing federal policies that promote investment and technological neutrality. We look forward to working with all members of the committee in 2018 on policies that treat all competitors fairly and that help extend the reach of broadband into unserved areas.”

“We congratulate the President and Congressional leadership on the passage of historic tax reform. Notwithstanding that the United States currently has the highest corporate tax rate in the world, NCTA’s member companies for decades have been investing hundreds of billions of dollars, creating jobs in communities across America, building robust broadband networks, and creating and delivering the best TV content

“Congratulations to Rep. Jerry Nadler on his election to be Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee. We look forward to working with Rep. Nadler on issues that will promote intellectual property, investment and innovation for the benefit of American consumers.”

“Today’s FCC action rightly restores the light-touch approach to government regulation of the internet that has fostered the development of a vibrant, open and innovative platform. For decades, America’s internet service providers have delivered an open internet – allowing consumers to enjoy the lawful internet content and applications of their choosing. Nothing in this decision alters that commitment – ISPs

“We fully support Chairman Pai’s effort to restore the ‘light touch’ regulatory approach that proved so successful in driving the growth and development of our internet economy. In 2015, the FCC unjustifiably departed from two decades of bipartisan consensus and imposed 1930s-era, utility-style regulation on the internet. It did so without any evidence that ISPs were degrading or interfering with

“We applaud the Senate Finance Committee’s effort to approve a comprehensive tax reform bill that will make our tax system fairer and more competitive. Importantly, we welcome the Committee’s proposal to permanently lower the corporate tax rate to 20 percent, in addition to improvements made to the expensing language, the retention of the advertising deduction, and a “thin cap” approach

“Today, the House Ways & Means Committee voted out of committee a comprehensive tax reform bill that is a welcome first step in making our tax system fairer and more competitive. We commend the Committee on their proposal to lower the corporate tax rate to 20 percent, as well as the proposed changes to interest deduction using the thin cap