Jobs Bill Funds Safety Network With Spectrum Sale

CWmike writes "President Barack Obama's American Jobs Act would allow the FCC to conduct so-called incentive auctions, in which the agency would share the proceeds of a spectrum auction with television stations that voluntarily give up their spectrum. The goal would be to raise $6.5 billion to fund a nationwide voice and data network for police, fire departments and other emergency responders. Lawmakers and other groups have called for a nationwide public safety network since emergency responders had trouble communicating with each other during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorists attacks on the U.S."

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Move along, Citizen

[Gothmolly]

Remember Citizen, your work, your money, your family, your life - all exist merely to further the aims of the Federal Government. If you disagree, we have a nice campground down in the Caribbean we can show you.

Still trying

[amightywind]

Obama is still trying to feather the government nest on the backs of taxpayers. We need to slash spending and taxes to revive the economy. The Bolsheviks have failed.