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Capitol Hill Tech Fair Highlights Accessible Technology for Members of Congress and Staff
 Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA) talks with John Taylor of LG Electronics. Over 15 companies displayed cutting-edge accessible technologies at the May 16 tech fair hosted by CEA, CTIA, ITI and TIA.
Access to Technology is a Basic Human Right, CEA's Shapiro Tells United Nations Conference Shapiro noted the importance of technology for sustainable
economic development and the benefits that come from technology,
including access to greater health, education, prosperity and social
freedom.
In a press statement, CEA's senior vice president, Jason Oxman, noted, “The digital television transition is on time and on track, and the FCC's conclusion that the nation’s 135th television market in Wilmington is ready to transition early proves this.” Additional Links: CEA Press Release 05/08/08  "Trade Day" Draws Broad Support from Across the U.S. Economy
Last week's White House trade
event demonstrated the crucial importance of trade to the U.S. economy.
The event featured a diverse range of businesses–including
technologists, retailers, farmers, ranchers, financial services
companies–coming together to highlight the critical role that
exports play in the U.S. economy.
“We thank this administration and congressional trade supporters for their advocacy on behalf of American businesses and workers, said Gary Shapiro, CEA president and CEO. “Now, we urge Congress to approve trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea which will open new opportunities for the U.S. economy and allow our businesses to export American goods and services to global consumers.” The consumer electronics industry is poised to directly generate $1.4 trillion to the U.S. economy in 2008. In addition, 2.4 million U.S. consumer electronics jobs are directly tied to free trade, a recent study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers for CEA found. For more information about CEA’s free trade initiative, please visit www.CE.org/freetrade. Contact: Sage Chandler Technology Industry Unites in Support of Free Trade Fourteen leading technology policy trade associations, including CEA, sent an open letter to President Bush and Congressional leaders last week urging quick action to pass pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. Additional Links: FTA Letter 05/20/08 Contact: Sage Chandler CEA is pleased to announce a new database of energy efficiency-related programs, policies and requirements relevant to the CE industry in major markets around the world. Within the database, you can search and sort by geographic region, product category, type of requirement, legal status, and finalization status (e.g. “proposed/in progress”, or “finalized”). Included in the database are brief descriptions of the various national and regional requirements as well as links to additional resources. The database is a CEA member benefit currently being used by members of CEA's Environmental Policy Committee (EPC) and Energy Efficiency Working Group (EEWG). If you would like to join either member group and gain access to this database, please contact David Grossman. For questions about the new database, please contact Doug Johnson Some Charging Devices for CE Products Could Face "Double Jeopardy" The California Energy Commission has initiated a rulemaking that is expected to include consideration of an energy efficiency regulation for battery charger systems. As an initial step, the commission soon will approve a test procedure for battery charger systems proposed by its consultants. The commission’s regulatory action presents a “double jeopardy” risk in that some charging devices for CE products, currently treated as external power supplies under a federal standard, could face an additional test procedure and regulation. Contact: Doug Johnson  Earlier this month, the FCC released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), which revisits its earlier decisions concerning the 700 MHz Public/Private Partnership and considers revisions to this partnership as well as alternative rules the FCC should adopt in the event the D Block licensee is no longer required to enter into a mandatory public/private partnership. Comments are due 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. If you are a CEA member and are interested in joining CEA's Spectrum Policy Working Group (SPWG), please contact David Grossman. Proposed NJ Lemon Law for Consumer Electronics Could Raise Consumer Costs and Hinder Innovation On May 4, CEA testified before the NJ Assembly's Consumer Affairs Committee in opposition to the proposed lemon law for consumer electronics (A.1002). As written, the legislation creates a one size fits all model for all consumer electronics products and could raise costs and hinder future innovation. If your company has facilities in New Jersey and you would like to help in the efforts to oppose this legislation, please contact David Grossman. Additional Links: CEA Testimony CEA Member? Visit CEA's members-only website
for the latest Government Affairs news, contact information and
documents. Interested in joining CEA's
Government Affairs Council (GAC)? CEA
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