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There’s an important new study out that offers some historical analysis of spectrum auctions and how they can best be fashioned to benefit the economy and consumers . The study, by Georgetown University’s Center for Business and Public Policy visiting senior policy scholar... Read The Story...

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It seems after the recent online growth of baby boomers joining social networking sites, they may now be staying away or leaving.  New data The Agony and the Ecstasy video

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