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Upton: Spectrum Bill 'Likely' To Include Incentive Auctions

B&C, Friday, January 14, 2011 12:11 AM

House Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.) said Wednesday that finding more spectrum to auction for broadband use will be "priority." He added it will "likely include voluntary incentive auctions," which will require Congress to authorize paying broadcasters and others to give up their spectrum.

Upton positions the auctions as a jobs and economic stimulus move, two more priorities for legislators, Democratic and Republican. "Our efforts on spectrum will not only promote broadband, but jumpstart the economy, create jobs, and generate significant revenue for American taxpayers," he said. The congressman's comment came after reports that FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said he was hopeful, but not positive, Congress would come through with that authority.

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