Hispanic Group Seeks Support For FCC Hate Speech Inquiry - 2010-09-17 21:07:02 | Broadcasting & Cable

Hispanic Group Seeks Support For FCC Hate Speech Inquiry - 2010-09-17 21:07:02 | Broadcasting & Cable:

By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable, 9/17/2010 5:07:02 PM

"Representatives of the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) met with Commissioner Mignon Clyburn and her chief of staff, Angela Kronenberg Thursday, seeking her support for opening an official inquiry into 'the extent and effects of hate speech in media.'

That is according to an ex parte filling at the commission from NHMC VP Jessica Gonzalez outlining the meeting topics. Gonzalez was also in attendance."

Residents learn about Lifeline and Link-up

Residents learn about Lifeline and Link-up:

"Governor Mark Sanford has proclaimed September 12-18 as Lifeline Awareness Week in South Carolina."

COLUMBIA (WACH) -- The Public Service Commission and the Office of Regulatory Staff met with residents Thursday to explain how they can get connected.

Lifeline and Link-up are two programs available to low-income individuals and families.

Lifeline provides a $13.50 discount to eligible consumers on their monthy phone bills.

“It’s exciting to have a program like this to provide access to community services,” says Dawn Hipp of the Office of Regulatory Staff.  “In this economy, many folks are job seeking and so, if they don’t have a telephone, this provides them the opportunity to have one.”

Residents who do not currently have telephone service, Link-up offers a 50 percent discount on installation.

For more information, consumers should call the local telephone company or the Office of Regulatory Staff

Santee Cooper might seek partner | The Post and Courier, Charleston SC - News, Sports, Entertainment

Santee Cooper might seek partner | The Post and Courier, Charleston SC - News, Sports, Entertainment:

BY WARREN WISE

wwise@postandcourier.com

Saturday, September 18, 2010

"Lower growth projections and the loss of 1,000 megawatts tied to a scrapped coal-fired plant planned for the Pee Dee region prompted the Moncks-Corner-based company to review just how much power it needs and how much it needs to invest in new capacity, spokeswoman Mollie Gore said."

Rock Hill backs off threat to shut off water - WIS News 10 - Columbia, South Carolina |

Rock Hill backs off threat to shut off water - WIS News 10 - Columbia, South Carolina |:

"The Herald of Rock Hill reports Friday the city will wait for its attorney to meet with a lawyer for the Miller Pond neighborhood before deciding what to do next.

The city had planned to start shutting off water Monday after only 20 of the 121 property owners agreed to be annexed. South Carolina law requires 75 percent to agree for annexation to proceed."

Rural energy plan passes U.S. House | The Post and Courier, Charleston SC - News, Sports, Entertainment

Rural energy plan passes U.S. House | The Post and Courier, Charleston SC - News, Sports, Entertainment:

BY YVONNE WENGER

ywenger@postandcourier.com

Friday, September 17, 2010

"The Rural Energy Savings Program Act was approved in a 240-172 vote and now goes to the Senate for consideration. The legislation, framed on an idea generated by the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, is designed to allow rural families, small businesses and farmers to renovate their homes with loans they would pay back through savings the improvements would generate on their energy bills."

Idea by SC utilities leads to energy saving bill - WIS News 10 - Columbia, South Carolina |

Idea by SC utilities leads to energy saving bill - WIS News 10 - Columbia, South Carolina |: "Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina President Mike Couick said Thursday up to 1.5 million people in the state could take advantage of the program, which the Senate must approve."

GOP considers plan to stymie new greenhouse gas rules at Senate markup - The Hill's E2-Wire

GOP considers plan to stymie new greenhouse gas rules at Senate markup - The Hill's E2-Wire:

"By Ben Geman - 09/13/10 08:58 PM ET
Senate Republicans may use a markup of EPA’s annual spending bill Thursday to try and block the agency from implementing new climate change rules.

An amendment to thwart EPA could gain traction on the Senate Appropriations Committee, which includes five Democrats who have previously backed proposals to delay or scuttle limits on greenhouse gases from power plants and other sources."

F.C.C. Is to Open Unlicensed Airwaves to Wireless Innovators - NYTimes.com

F.C.C. Is to Open Unlicensed Airwaves to Wireless Innovators - NYTimes.com:

By EDWARD WYATT

Published: September 12, 2010

"This month, the F.C.C. is likely to approve what could be an even bigger expansion of the unlicensed airwaves, opening the door to supercharged Wi-Fi networks that will do away with the need to find a wireless hot spot and will provide the scaffolding for new applications that are not yet imagined."

Energy program is public and private winner

Energy program is public and private winner:

"Clyburn is the original sponsor of the Rural Star bill. He is joined by cosponsors Rep. Henry Brown, R-S.C., Rep. Bob Inglis, R-S.C., Rep. John Spratt, D-S.C. and Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., is a sponsor of a companion bill in the Senate.
If Congress approves, the program would provide $4.9 billion in federal funding for low-interest loans that could help as many as 1.6 million electric cooperative consumers nationwide make energy- and money-saving home improvements."