Lawmakers Whip Up War of Words Over White Spaces
Friday, October 24th, 2008
The vote is set for Nov. 4, and the activism is approaching historic — some say hysteric — levels. Phone calls, e-mails and press releases are flying in attempts to sway opinions; there are charges and countercharges of questionable political tactics and quotes taken out of context, along with a little name-calling. McCain vs. Obama? Try the National Association of Broadcasters, including networks and local stations, vs. the Wireless Innovation Alliance, including Google and Microsoft, all centering on the contentious white spaces broadcast spectrum issue.
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Lawmakers Whip Up War of Words Over White Spaces
