4 Reps. To Vote No On Health Care Bill Nov 7, 2009
Ander Crenshaw, John Mica and Cliff Stearns, all Republicans, said they will be voting no on the bill. Republican Jack Kingston of Georgia had said he wasn't going to be voting, but on Friday his press secretary said he will vote no on the bill. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Local Reps. Reading Health Care Bill Nov 6, 2009
Cliff Stearns said he was on the committee that wrote the original bill and he read that one. He opposes the pending legislation. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Boucher Wants Input on FCC's Program Carriage Complaint Process Oct 23, 2009
For his part, ranking member Cliff Stearns (R-Fla. said that the multichannel video marketplace has been "robust." He pointed out that cable's market share has dropped from almost 100% 20 years ago to about 63% today. (Multichannel News)
FCC ponders Internet data laws... Oct 19, 2009
Cliff Stearns of Florida, the top Republican on the House subcommittee that oversees communications and technology. "I don't think they have proven that.". (The Drudge Report)
GOP opposition over Net neutrality grows Oct 6, 2009
Cliff Stearns of Florida, the top Republican on the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet, and his colleagues warned that new Net neutrality regulations could discourage broadband providers from investing in their networks. The letter said that if Internet service providers can't manage traffic on their networks to ensure efficient service, consumers could suffer. (MSNBC -- Politics)
House GOP Questions 'Net Neutrality' Rules Oct 6, 2009
"You have repeatedly said that you want this to be the most data-driven FCC ever," wrote the Republicans, led by Cliff Stearns, the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet. "This is an opportunity to demonstrate that commitment.". (Newsmax)
Republicans Ask Genachowski For 'Market Analysis' Before Proposing Any Net Neutrality Regulations Oct 6, 2009
Cliff Stearns (R-Fla. the ranking member on the House Communications Subcommittee joined by a 18 House Energy & Commerce Committee Republicans wrote FCC chairman Julius Genachowski Monday calling for a "market analysis" before proposing any network neutrality regulations. (Multichannel News)
Town hall crowd speaks out against health care, more Oct 4, 2009
Cliff Stearns met with constituents to discuss health care and the economy. Though the Republican congressman may have faced some opposition elsewhere, one could say he was preaching to the choir in Starke if not for the fact that the vocal crowd did most of the preaching. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
House OKs funds to deepen St. Johns Oct 2, 2009
Cliff Stearns, R-Ocala, who introduced a request for the funding. The Jacksonville Port Authority wants to deepen the river channel to about 50 feet by 2014 to coincide with the opening of the expanded Panama Canal, which will allow larger ships to call on the port. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
The Deadly Silence of the Electric Car Sep 24, 2009
It has garnered 139 sponsors, among them Cliff Stearns (R-Fla. who says he has been startled by a quiet car. (CBS News)
FCC Republicans Have Problems with Genachowksi Proposal Sep 22, 2009
Cliff Stearns (R-Fla. ranking member of the House Communications Subcommittee, also took issue with the proposal as well as the way it was delivered. (Multichannel News)
Records request questions travel, other practices Sep 19, 2009
Cliff Stearns in addition to attending the inauguration ceremony. Sparks said simple economics was the reason for his question, not politics or anything else. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
Strickling, Adelstein Tackle Rural Broadband at Oversight Hearing Sep 11, 2009
Ranking subcommittee member Cliff Stearns (R-Fla. went so far as to say no money should be handed out until broadband mapping was complete. (Multichannel News)
Congress weighs landmark change in Web ad privacy With BC-US-TEC--Internet Privacy-Glance, Sep 10, 2009
He is working with Cliff Stearns of Florida, the top Republican on the Internet subcommittee, as well as Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Fla. governor taps ex-aide to replace US senator Aug 30, 2009
governor taps ex-aide to replace US senator - Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Channel 7 News Fox WSVN-TV. Saturday, August 29, 2009. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Florida Congressman: Stimulus Bill Is Funding Porn Aug 4, 2009
Cliff Stearns, has recently charged that $50 million in the $787 billion economic stimulus bill is being used to fund the National Endowment for the Arts and that some of this taxpayer money is funding pornography. Congressman Stearns has provided to HUMAN EVENTS a letter signed by fifty Congressmen to NEA Chair Patrice Walker Powell complaining about such inappropriate funding -- funding that violates prior promises by the NEA that it would not spend money to promote such perversion and that... (Human Events Online)
Paulson endures tough day on Hill about BofA, Merrill deal Jul 17, 2009
Cliff Stearns, R-Fla. said Paulson's Goldman Sachs ties influenced his decision to bail out AIG which resulted in a $13 billion payment to Goldman and allow Goldman rival Lehman to fail. (USA Today -- Money)
Ross Introduces Split-Market Bill Jul 15, 2009
"The bill is narrower than his 2007 version. Nevertheless, it will still run into pushback from broadcasters, who say such a change could cost them hundreds of millions of dollars. They argue that allowing multichannel video providers to import local TV network affiliated stations from adjacent, in-state markets into markets that cross state lines will provide duplicative programming that adversely impacts exclusivity deals and retransmission consent negotiations.Ross and satellite operators... (Multichannel News)
Ross Seeks Support For Television Freedom Act Bill Jul 12, 2009
Cliff Stearns (R-Fla. said that he "agree[d] with leaving it out of the bill at this time." The bill needs to pass by year's end because if it doesn't, the blanket license for satellite carriage of network distant signals expires. (Multichannel News)
House Leaders Moving Closer to Privacy Bill Jun 20, 2009
Boucher and Cliff Stearns, the Ranking Republican on the subcommittee, have asked various stakeholders to submit draft language before Congress recesses in August. And language is a challenge. (SmallBusinessComputing)
House Panel Tackles Behavioral Advertising Jun 19, 2009
Cliff Stearns of Florida. While at press time the hearing had recessed for a series of votes on the House floor, the lines had been clearly drawn already. (Multichannel News)
Alenias Cecil plans take another hit May 28, 2009
Cliff Stearns, R-Ocala and Rep. Ander Crenshaw, R-Jacksonville, in calling for the C-27J order to be restored. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Memorial Day activities announced May 22, 2009
Cliff Stearns office will make a presentation from the congressman to the city of Starke. KH American Legion sells poppies The Keystone Heights American Legion Post 202 and Auxiliary will sell Memorial Day poppies on Saturday, May 23. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
Steroids Hysteria May 7, 2009
and Cliff Stearns, R-Fla. about that for my next TV special, "Don't Even Think about Saying That!," which will air this Friday on ABC.. (Townhall.com)
Cecil project gets Congressional boost May 5, 2009
Cliff Stearns, R-Ocala, Rep. Ander Crenshaw, R-Jacksonville, and Rep. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Barton, Stearns Introduce FCC Reform Bill May 1, 2009
"If the FCC expects the American people and the regulated community to respect its decisions, I don't think it is too much to ask the FCC to show some respect for them in return. Not only will this improve everyone's confidence in the FCC's decisions, it will improve the decisions themselves," said ranking Energy & Commerce member Joe Barton (R.-Texas) and Cliff Stearns (R.-Fla), in announcing the bill. Acting FCC chairman Michael Copps has long argued for more opportunity for public comment on... (Multichannel News)
Cheaper gas goes against the agenda Apr 28, 2009
Did the secretary, Florida Representative Cliff Stearns inquired, still want to see US gas prices rise that high. "In today's economic climate," , "it would be completely unwise to want to increase the price of gasoline. And so we are looking forward to reducing the price of transportation in the American family . . . by encouraging fuel-efficient cars (and) developing alternative forms of fuel.". (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
House Panel Calls for Fast Broadband Fund Payout Apr 4, 2009
For Florida's Cliff Stearns, the ranking Republican on the subcommittee, projects that would serve areas deemed unserved should automatically vault ahead of all other grant applications. But before those decisions are made, Stearns argued that the agencies need to develop a comprehensive map to pinpoint which areas have the lowest availability and adoption rates. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Cable Show 2009: Hill Staffers Tackle Satellite License First Apr 3, 2009
and the Communications, Technology & Internet Subcommittee, ranking member Cliff Stearns (R.-Fla ... Rosenworcel said they hoped to have a "full complement" of FCC commissioners confirmed "fairly soon, and in short order will deal with the confirmations of both Julius Genachowski (FCC chairman) and Larry Strickling (head of NTIA).Christine Kurth, who advises Senate Commerce ranking member Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R.-Tex.), said she was also looking for confirmations quickly. There are two... (Multichannel News)
Web-Privacy Bill Coming Mar 29, 2009
Cliff Stearns (R-Fla. ranking member of his subcommittee, and Joe Barton (R-Texas), ranking full committee member, on a bill that would apply across the board to behavioral advertising and data collection by Web sites. (Multichannel News)
U.S. privacy bill on Internet companies coming Mar 12, 2009
Cliff Stearns and Rep. Joe Barton, ranking Republicans on the subcommittee and full committee, respectively. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Rehberg joins new fight for gun rights Mar 7, 2009
Cliff Stearns, R-Fla. on Jan. 6, would allow a person with a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm to carry the concealed weapon in any other state as long as the person meets certain criteria, Rehberg s press release said. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Justice Department Rule Will Help Increase Public Transparency of Flooded and Rebuilt Wrecks Mar 6, 2009
Cliff Stearns, R-Fla. and Gene Green, D-Texas, and Sens. (PR Newswire)
Medicaid for Millionaires Feb 24, 2009
Cliff Stearns represents the 6th Congressional District of Florida and sits on the Health Subcommittee of the Veterans Affairs Committee. TOWNHALL DAILY: and receive Townhall. (Townhall.com)
Stearns, Barton: Give Analog-Only Homes Priority On Converter Box Coupon Feb 19, 2009
Joe Barton and Cliff Stearns, the ranking members of the House Energy & Commerce and Communications, Tech and Internet Subcommittee, have asked the FCC and NTIA to push analog-only homes to the front of the line for DTV-to-analog converter box coupons -- ahead of cable and satellite homes. In a letter, Barton (R-Tex. (Multichannel News)
Listen Up, While You Still Can Feb 19, 2009
Cliff Stearns More by This Author by Robert H. Knight by Robert H. Knight by Robert H. Knight by Robert H. Knight by Robert H. Knight by Robert H. Knight. 00003C3B. (Human Events Online)
A Louisiana Murder and the Abortion Agenda Feb 19, 2009
Cliff Stearns More by This Author by James R. Edwards, Jr. by James R. Edwards, Jr. by James R. Edwards, Jr. by James R. Edwards, Jr. by James R. Edwards, Jr. by James R. Edwards, Jr.. . (Human Events Online)
Obama gains Republican support from governors Feb 17, 2009
Representative Cliff Stearns condemned it during the final debate as an "unprecedented big-government grab for citizen reliance on the federal government." Joe Scarborough, a former Republican congressman from Florida, called the bill "a steaming pile of garbage" on his cable television talk show. The House Republican leader, John Boehner of Ohio, angrily dumped the 1,073-page bill to the floor during debate. (International Herald Tribune)
So What's So Great About Lincoln and Darwin? Feb 12, 2009
Cliff Stearns by Elisabeth Meinecke by James Delingpole More by This Author by Mark Skousen by Mark Skousen by Mark Skousen by Mark Skousen by Mark Skousen by Mark Skousen. . (Human Events Online)
Targeting Religious Broadcasters Feb 10, 2009
Cliff Stearns by Elisabeth Meinecke by James Delingpole by Patrick Looby More by This Author by Rowan Scarborough by Rowan Scarborough by Rowan Scarborough by Rowan Scarborough by Rowan Scarborough by Rowan Scarborough. . (Human Events Online)
We can't afford to eat or drive, what what the heck, let's go to a museum (6) Feb 8, 2009
The Bill H.R. 202 was introduced by one of our VILLAGE IDIOTS, Mr. Cliff Stearns of Florida. It's called the Museum of Ideas Act of 2009. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Switch to digital TV in the U.S. wins a delay to June 12 Feb 8, 2009
"No matter what date you establish, there's always going to be somebody who doesn't get the message," Representative Cliff Stearns, a Republican from Florida, said during the House debate. The next four months may prove to be a rolling transition for the nation's estimated 1,700 local TV stations. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Yahoo to Allow Users to Opt Out of Custom Ads Feb 8, 2009
Markey, as well as Republican subcommittee members Joe Barton of Texas and Cliff Stearns of Florida, asked that the companies submit their responses to the subcommittee no later than August 8; the majority of which are now on the full committee Web site. Yahoo's new policy will go into effect by the end of August, Toth said. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
