The decision is the latest to signal that governments don't have automatic rights to geographically based domain names. Universal Service Fund is the answer, argues the National Telephone Cooperative Association. No companies are close to meeting the deadline. Sixty-eight percent of those questioned said they would vote online if given the opportunity. Changes in committee leadership could influence tech-related issues, especially data privacy.
Government can now check the status of vendors.
Without oversight authority, HCFA has few options to keep contractors in line. Voters from ages 18 to 55 said they would be interested. One bill would withhold federal funding from states that allow drivers to use handheld mobile phones while driving. A shortage of skilled technical staff is also slowing down the National Infrastructure Protection Center. But he's also keen on the idea of increased fines to keep some telecommunications companies in line.