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Tech, telecom vendors spend millions on lobbying in DC | PCWorld :  "The National Cable and Telecommunications Association, a trade group representing cable TV and broadband providers, ranked ninth through the first three quarters, and spent $19.9 million for the full year. AT&T ranked 11th, Google 13th and Verizon 17th in lobbying expenses for the first three quarters"

AT&T Courts Europe Over £60bn Vodafone Bid - Yahoo Finance UK : "A combination of AT&T and Vodafone, which has been speculated about for months, would create a global behemoth in the telecoms sector with a market value of well over £150bn."

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The health hazards of sitting - The Washington Post :  "We know sitting too much is bad, and most of us intuitively feel a little guilty after a long TV binge. But what exactly goes wrong in our bodies when we park ourselves for nearly eight hours per day, the average for a U.S. adult? Many things, say four experts, who detailed a chain of problems from head to toe."

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i read with interest your posted article by Crystal Shepeard at CARE2  regulations require funding for oversight agencies. the GoP has spent the last four decades ensuring that Government does not work under the rubric "Cutting Costs, Lowering Taxes, and creating business-friendly environments" all to the benefit of Korporations like Freedom Industries who are left "free" from any social and legal moderation,this clipping says it all:  [At the time of the article, the EPA had spent eight years under the George W. Bush administration ’s direction, which was less than supportive of environmental causes.  With the election of Barack Obama , the agency has had more support from the White House , but has been held back by cuts to its budget from House Republicans] Related articles Emails show extensive collaboration between EPA, environmentalist orgs The Slow Motion Lynching of President Barack Obama By: Frank Schaeffer EPA Chief Can't Answer Questio

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Logo of the United States Federal Communications Commission, used on their website and some publications since the early 2000s. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) FCC to Fight Open-Internet Court Defeat, Chairman Says - Bloomberg :  "“Using our authority we will re-address the concepts in the open Internet order, as the court invited, to encourage growth and innovation and enforce against abuse,” Wheeler said." Related articles U.S. to fight open-Internet court defeat, FCC chief says Net Neutrality Followup Calling Internet a Modern-Day Ma Bell Among FCC's Options - Bloomberg Why FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler isn't big on net neutrality rules - VentureBeat FCC's Wheeler vows to 'fight' after net neutrality rules struck down FCC Boss Wheeler Ambiguously Promises to Act on Net Neutrality - What Today's Ruling Against the FCC's Open Internet Laws Means for You Where do we go from here on net neutrality? FCC Chairman intends to fight network n

English: White Knight Two and SpaceShipTwo directly overhead during a flyby at Spaceport America. The Virgin Galactic logo is clearly visible on the underside of SS2. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Spaceflight Now | Breaking News | SpaceShipTwo achieves highest flight to date :  ""I couldn't be happier to start the New Year with all the pieces visibly in place for the start of full spaceflights," Branson said in a statement. "2014 will be the year when we will finally put our beautiful spaceship in her natural environment of space. Today, we had our own chief pilot flying another flawless supersonic flight and proving the various systems required to take us safely to space, as well as providing the very best experience while we're up there."" Related articles SpaceShipTwo sets a new altitude record on Friday SpaceShip2 sets new altitude and speed records Will Commercial Space Travel Blast Off in 2014? Virgin Galactic's SpaceShip

English: International Space Station insignia. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Cygnus arrives at International Space Station | Fox News :  "The Cygnus is carrying 3,000 pounds of equipment and experiments for NASA , including ants for an educational project. Also on board: eagerly awaited Christmas presents from the families of all six spacemen as well as some fresh fruit courtesy of NASA." Related articles Christmas delivery finally for space station STEM Academy Experiment Aboard Cygnus to Arrive at ISS Christmas delivery finally for space station Christmas delivery finally for space station Christmas Delivery Finally for Space Station Orbital's cargo ship makes rendez-vous with space station: NASA Christmas Delivery Finally for Space Station Christmas delivery finally for space station

Martin Luther King, Jr (Photo credit: Bonita Sarita ) FCC commissioner to speak at MLK celebration | Aiken Standard :  "The theme of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance is “Rise Above,” based on the following quote by the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. : “An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.”" . .. ero . Related articles MLK march set for Jan. 20 MLK-inspired art wanted for Lyndon House exhibit MLK-inspired art wanted for Lyndon House exhibit Aiken will now release juvenile crime records Long-serving member of SC House won't run in 2014 Surgeon Who Once Saved MLK's Life Dies in NYC ELECTION 2014: Roland Smith will not seek re-election

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