Statement: EU Action on Google
This decision by the EU clearly points to the need for US regulators to take more seriously the challenges posed by Google and other tech giants.
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News Media Alliance Applauds FCC Nominee
The News Media Alliance applauds the nomination of Jessica Rosenworcel as Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
News Media Alliance Applauds Reversal of Decision to Bar Reporter Access to Senators
Today Senate Rules Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) decided to deny reporters permission to gather in the hallways of Congress.Thanks to Senate Rules Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), the decision was later reversed; however, we are deeply concerned that reporter access to U.S. Senators was even questioned.
Statement: Google’s Announcement of an Ad Blocking Feature within Chrome
While we appreciate the energy and resources that Google has brought, as a partner of the Coalition for Better Ads (launched last September), to the effort to improve the customer experience around digital advertising, we are very concerned to learn that Google appears to be taking unilateral action to implement the Coalition’s standards by adding an ad blocking feature within Chrome that would block all advertising to websites that do not comply with these new standards.
Statement: Appointment of Maureen Ohlhausen as Acting FTC Chairman
We applaud the appointment of Maureen Ohlhausen as Acting Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Her experience and leadership will be a valuable asset in carrying through many of the pending matters before the Commission.
News Media Alliance Applauds Legislation to Repeal Cross Ownership Rule
Statement from News Media Alliance President & CEO David Chavern in response to bipartisan members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee introducing legislation to repeal media cross ownership rule.