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CEA Congratulates President-Elect Obama on His Electoral Victory
CEA congratulates Barack Obama on his election as the 44th President of the United States. In a statement issued after the election, CEA president and CEO Gary Shapiro congratulated the President-Elect, stating that, "At a time of unprecedented challenges to our nation, CEA appreciates the President-elect's embracing of technology in creating opportunity, growing our economy and creating jobs." CEA Launches Ad Campaign Urging Passage of Free Trade Agreements Last month, CEA published a series of ads in congressional-focused newspapers citing the benefits of opening new markets to U.S. manufacturers and highlighting strong American exports. The ads, scheduled to run in Roll Call as well as The Hill, urge the passage of the Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement during the lame duck session held in November. Questions? Contact Michael Petricone  In today's struggling economy, government must embrace policies that help advance business development and creates jobs. The Employee Free Choice Act ("EFCA"); also known as "card check" legislation, harms American businesses by allowing unions to do away with secret ballots, weakening our basic democratic freedoms in the workplace. CEA opposes the passage of the Employee Free Choice Act and recommends Congress and the President preserve private balloting for all employees in union elections. The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW) is a coalition of workers, employers, associations and organizations that is working to stop the EFCA from becoming law. For more information and to get involved in the coalition’s efforts, visit: www.myprivateballot.com  MPAA Selectable Output Control Petition Could Disable 20 Million DTVs The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has asked the FCC to waive the Selectable Output Control ban enacted in 2003. If Hollywood’s request is granted, the studios can unilaterally shut off television connections which they deem "insecure", preventing viewers from accessing content. Specifically, if they succeed, Americans who own more than 20 million HDTVs with analog-only inputs would be prevented from accessing new high definition programming. To join us in opposing this proposal, please contact Jamie Hedlund. Public Voting Begins for CEA’s DTV Contest on YouTube  USTR Looks to CEA as Industry Lead On Rules of Origin Revisions The office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) requested that CEA and its members assist in simplifying the rules of origin classifications for consumer electronic products in Asian Pacific markets. Through this effort, CEA hopes to make trade more efficient and lessen the burden of classification on businesses. Any member company with questions or an interest in rules of origin simplification should contact Sage Chandler. November Green Feed Now Available on the Members-Only Site To access the Green Feed, your source for environmental regulation news, visit the CEA's Members-only site.  On December 6, the InternetforEveryone.org coalition will host a town hall meeting in Los Angeles to jump start the movement to give all Americans access to a high-speed Internet connection. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Radisson Hotel Los Angeles from 12:30-5:30 p.m. RSVP today! Questions? Contact: Veronica O’Connell or David Grossman FCC Issues White Spaces Order On November 14, the FCC released its "White Spaces" order adopting rules that will permit unlicensed fixed and personal/portable devices to operate in vacant television broadcast spectrum. The FCC envisions the development of new and innovative wireless broadband devices and services. The order also contains a host of regulatory protections intended to provide adequate interference protection to incumbent operators in the television bands (e.g., digital broadcasters and wireless microphones). CEA will distribute a more thorough summary and analysis of the 130-page order in the near future. Questions? Contact Jamie Hedlund Government Affairs Council: 2009 Meeting Schedule January – Face-to-face meeting at the International CES in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Jan. 7, Noon – 1:30 p.m. PT; Location: The Venetian - Lando 4305 – 4306 (Please RSVP to cwimbush@CE.org) February – Tues., Feb. 3, 4 p.m. ET March – Tues., March 3, 4 p.m. ET April – Face-to-face meeting at CEA Washington Forum in Washington, DC, April 21-23 May – Tues., May 12, 4 p.m. ET June – Tues., June 2, 4 p.m. ET July – Tues., July 7, 4 p.m. ET August – No conference call scheduled September – Tues., Sept. 1, 4 p.m. ET October – Face-to-face meeting at CEA Industry Forum in Phoenix, Oct. 18-21 November – Tues., Nov. 10, 4 p.m. ET December - Tues., Dec. 15, 4 p.m. ET Except where noted, all meetings will be held via teleconference. Call information for all teleconferences will be: Call in: 1-888-325-3976 Passcode: 985687 What's New at the 2009 International CES
Stevie Wonder & Friends TechZone to Highlight Accessible Technologies at the 2009 International CESThe National Federation of the Blind and the Sendero Group will join music superstar Stevie Wonder at the 2009 International CES to demonstrate the challenges of using electronics without the use of sight. During the session, attendees will have the opportunity to learn how minor design improvements can add millions of blind and visually impaired customers to their markets. The 2009 International CES will feature more than 200 conference sessions, focused on key industry trends and markets and more than 2,700 exhibitors introducing the latest consumer technology products throughout 30 product categories including digital entertainment, high-performance audio, digital imaging, electronic gaming and more. For more information and to register to attend the 2009 International CES visit www.CESweb.org, the interactive source for CES information Jeopardy and Digital Entertainment Take the Spotlight at the 2009 International CES The world’s leading digital entertainment companies, including returning exhibitor Sony Pictures Television (SPT), will take the spotlight on the show floor at the upcoming 2009 International CES®, with the largest exhibition of digital entertainment in show history on display. SPT will showcase its wide variety of content across all platforms at the 2009 International CES. Additionally, in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Jeopardy!, SPT will film daily episodes of Celebrity Jeopardy! on a specially built set on the CES show floor. The 2009 International CES also will feature Content@CES, an exhibition on the show floor highlighting the latest developments in the content community and the market’s impact on technology. CES attendees will witness the companies that create, deliver and distribute content in one central location. For more information and to register to attend the 2009 International CES visit www.CESweb.org. CEA Member? Visit CEA's members-only website
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