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Author Topic: WHITE HOUSE BUDGET INDICATES CUTS AT FCC  (Read 1437 times)

Offline ChrisSmolinski

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WHITE HOUSE BUDGET INDICATES CUTS AT FCC
« on: March 19, 2017, 1538 UTC »
"Specifics on the FCC’s budget were not included in a barebones 53-page “skinny budget” that’s typically submitted to Congress by newly sworn-in Presidents. But the blueprint points to cutting the agency’s funding by 9.8% in the fiscal year that begins in October."

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Re: WHITE HOUSE BUDGET INDICATES CUTS AT FCC
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2017, 0625 UTC »
That's a "silver lining", at least.


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Re: WHITE HOUSE BUDGET INDICATES CUTS AT FCC?
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2017, 1148 UTC »
     Well, with today's SDR technology, automation takes over. One office can remotely monitor all monitoring stations, if they aren't already. Where I suspect everyone will feel the pinch is waiting for licensing approvals and renewals. I suspect that will now take longer to do.
Over the years I have to admit coming up with some no-so good ideas for products. The Skipping Cassette Decks, (In case you missed record skipping.), never took. Water Resistant Lollipops never caught on either, even though you could enjoy those in the rain and in the shower. Then, there's the Anatomically Correct Mrs. Butterworth Syrup Dispenser. (Just guess where the syrup came out of.) Nope, no takers.

 

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