Joe Barton
Google Gets A GOP Griefer
By ArticleSnatch on December 13, 2007
House Republican Joe Barton from Texas has a burr in his saddle about Google – 24 burrs, to be precise, some in multiple parts.It is a testament to Google’s usefulness that despite the lengthy list of complaints he has sent to Eric Schmidt, Barton has a link to Google in the sidebar of his website. [...]
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Republican Leaders Oppose Google Wireless Plan
By ArticleSnatch on July 25, 2007
Concepts of open access for 700 MHz wireless spectrum coming up for auction have Republicans screaming mad. Let’s play my favorite game, Follow The Money.The story: Google offered to bid a minimum of $4.6 billion for that spectrum, provided the FCC requires bidders to compelled to follow concepts of open access and services. Presumed winners: [...]
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