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<a href="http://t.co/ITfi7DGW" target="_blank" urlentities="[object Object]" rel="nofollow">telegraph.co.uk/technology/pic…</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/search?q=%23DiamondJubilee" title="#DiamondJubilee" class="tweet-url hashtag" target="_blank">#DiamondJubilee</a> <em> <a target="_blank" class="twtr-timestamp" time="Mon Jun 04 09:35:38 +0000 2012" href="https://twitter.com/EIFonline/status/209579150997061632">5 hours ago</a> · <a target="_blank" class="twtr-reply" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?in_reply_to=209579150997061632">reply</a> · <a target="_blank" class="twtr-rt" href="https://twitter.com/intent/retweet?tweet_id=209579150997061632">retweet</a> · <a target="_blank" class="twtr-fav" href="https://twitter.com/intent/favorite?tweet_id=209579150997061632">favorite</a> </em> </p> </div> </div></div><div id="tweet-id-9" class="twtr-tweet"><div class="twtr-tweet-wrap"> <div class="twtr-avatar"> <div class="twtr-img"><a target="_blank" 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class="tweet-url hashtag" target="_blank">#3G</a>/#4G <a href="http://twitter.com/search?q=%23data" title="#data" class="tweet-url hashtag" target="_blank">#data</a> connection: <a href="http://t.co/Z7U1BW8v" target="_blank" urlentities="[object Object]" rel="nofollow">bit.ly/Kf2YMe</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/search?q=%23mobile" title="#mobile" class="tweet-url hashtag" target="_blank">#mobile</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/search?q=%23usage" title="#usage" class="tweet-url hashtag" target="_blank">#usage</a> <em> <a target="_blank" class="twtr-timestamp" time="Fri Jun 01 17:34:14 +0000 2012" href="https://twitter.com/NetCaucusAC/status/208612431730192384">2 days ago</a> · <a target="_blank" class="twtr-reply" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?in_reply_to=208612431730192384">reply</a> · <a target="_blank" class="twtr-rt" href="https://twitter.com/intent/retweet?tweet_id=208612431730192384">retweet</a> · <a target="_blank" class="twtr-fav" 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target="_blank">#NanoSIM</a> is 40% smaller: <a href="http://t.co/G8JdlYcC" target="_blank" urlentities="[object Object]" rel="nofollow">bit.ly/LewmOt</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/search?q=%23ETSI" title="#ETSI" class="tweet-url hashtag" target="_blank">#ETSI</a> <em> <a target="_blank" class="twtr-timestamp" time="Fri Jun 01 17:16:51 +0000 2012" href="https://twitter.com/NetCaucusAC/status/208608059893891072">2 days ago</a> · <a target="_blank" class="twtr-reply" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?in_reply_to=208608059893891072">reply</a> · <a target="_blank" class="twtr-rt" href="https://twitter.com/intent/retweet?tweet_id=208608059893891072">retweet</a> · <a target="_blank" class="twtr-fav" href="https://twitter.com/intent/favorite?tweet_id=208608059893891072">favorite</a> </em> </p> </div> </div></div><div id="tweet-id-7" class="twtr-tweet"><div class="twtr-tweet-wrap"> <div class="twtr-avatar"> <div class="twtr-img"><a target="_blank" 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rel="nofollow">bit.ly/LlFnVJ</a> <em> <a target="_blank" class="twtr-timestamp" time="Fri Jun 01 17:08:51 +0000 2012" href="https://twitter.com/NetCaucusAC/status/208606044564361216">2 days ago</a> · <a target="_blank" class="twtr-reply" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?in_reply_to=208606044564361216">reply</a> · <a target="_blank" class="twtr-rt" href="https://twitter.com/intent/retweet?tweet_id=208606044564361216">retweet</a> · <a target="_blank" class="twtr-fav" href="https://twitter.com/intent/favorite?tweet_id=208606044564361216">favorite</a> </em> </p> </div> </div></div><div id="tweet-id-6" class="twtr-tweet"><div class="twtr-tweet-wrap"> <div class="twtr-avatar"> <div class="twtr-img"><a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=NetCaucusAC"><img alt="NetCaucusAC profile" src="http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/730539156/cappy_normal.gif"></a></div> </div> <div class="twtr-tweet-text"> <p> <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=NetCaucusAC" class="twtr-user">NetCaucusAC</a> When <a class="tweet-url username" data-screen-name="facebook" href="http://twitter.com/facebook" target="_blank">@facebook</a> goes down, the Internet barely blinks (via <a class="tweet-url username" data-screen-name="gigastacey" href="http://twitter.com/gigastacey" target="_blank">@gigastacey</a> w/<a class="tweet-url username" data-screen-name="gigaom" href="http://twitter.com/gigaom" target="_blank">@gigaom</a>): <a href="http://t.co/waTbNGEz" target="_blank" urlentities="[object Object]" rel="nofollow">bit.ly/JyHu73</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/search?q=%23Facebook" title="#Facebook" class="tweet-url hashtag" target="_blank">#Facebook</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/search?q=%23Internet" title="#Internet" class="tweet-url hashtag" target="_blank">#Internet</a> <em> <a target="_blank" class="twtr-timestamp" time="Fri Jun 01 16:27:35 +0000 2012" href="https://twitter.com/NetCaucusAC/status/208595659312476161">2 days ago</a> · <a target="_blank" class="twtr-reply" href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?in_reply_to=208595659312476161">reply</a> · <a target="_blank" class="twtr-rt" href="https://twitter.com/intent/retweet?tweet_id=208595659312476161">retweet</a> · <a target="_blank" class="twtr-fav" href="https://twitter.com/intent/favorite?tweet_id=208595659312476161">favorite</a> </em> </p> </div> </div></div><div id="tweet-id-5" class="twtr-tweet"><div class="twtr-tweet-wrap"> <div class="twtr-avatar"> <div class="twtr-img"><a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=NetCaucusAC"><img alt="NetCaucusAC profile" src="http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/730539156/cappy_normal.gif"></a></div> </div> <div class="twtr-tweet-text"> <p> <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=NetCaucusAC" class="twtr-user">NetCaucusAC</a> Internet Traffic Report: Get Ready for the Zettabyte (via <a class="tweet-url username" data-screen-name="nationaljournal" href="http://twitter.com/nationaljournal" target="_blank">@nationaljournal</a>): <a href="http://t.co/L592HhWo" target="_blank" urlentities="[object Object]" rel="nofollow">bit.ly/KQZQmP</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/search?q=%23Internet" title="#Internet" class="tweet-url hashtag" target="_blank">#Internet</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/search?q=%23data" title="#data" class="tweet-url hashtag" target="_blank">#data</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/search?q=%23traffic" title="#traffic" class="tweet-url hashtag" target="_blank">#traffic</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/search?q=%23mobile" title="#mobile" class="tweet-url hashtag" target="_blank">#mobile</a> <em> <a target="_blank" class="twtr-timestamp" time="Fri Jun 01 16:09:15 +0000 2012" href="https://twitter.com/NetCaucusAC/status/208591044302999553">2 days ago</a> · <a target="_blank" class="twtr-reply" 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</p><p class="rightbox"><b>What Role Should the UN Have in Governing the Internet? A Briefing on the UN's Internet Governance Initiative</b><br>
Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - Rayburn House Office Building, B-369<br>
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2012/internetgovernance/"><b>Overview</b></a> | <a href="mailto:rsvp@netcaucus.org?subject=Internet Governance Event RSVP"><b>Register</b></a></p>
<p class="rightbox"><b>2012 State of the Net West with Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren: A Technology Town Hall Discussion</b><br>
Monday, June 11, 2012 - Santa Clara University - Santa Clara, CA<br>
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2012/sotnwest/"><b>Overview</b></a> | <a href="http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm/?bevaid=230250"><b>Register</b></a></p>
<p class="rightbox"><b>2012 State of the Net West with FTC Commissioner Julie Brill: A Technology Town Hall Discussion</b><br>
Thursday, September 20, 2012 - Santa Clara University - Santa Clara, CA<br>
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2012/sotnwest/"><b>Overview</b></a> | <b>Register (Opens Soon)</b></p>
<p class="rightbox"><b>2012 State of the Net West with Congresswoman Anna Eshoo: A Technology Town Hall Discussion</b><br>
Thursday, September 27, 2012 - Silicon Valley, CA<br>
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2012/sotnwest/"><b>Overview</b></a> | <b>Register (Opens Soon)</b></p>
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<p class="rightbox"><b>2012 State of the Net West with Congressman Jason Chaffetz: A Technology Town Hall Discussion</b><br>
Thursday, May 24, 2012 - Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati - Palo Alto, CA<br>
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2012/sotnwest/"><b>Overview</b></a> | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocw47HsbGxU"><b>Video</b></a></p>
<p class="rightbox"><b>New Internet Privacy Legislation: What the White House, Federal Trade Commission and the European Commission Are Recommending</b><br>
Monday, May 14, 2012 - Rayburn House Office Building - Room 2226<br>
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2012/privacy/#ftcprivacy"><b>Overview</b></a> | <a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/audio/2012/20120514ftcprivacy.mp3"><b>FTC Audio</b></a> | <a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/audio/2012/20120514privacypanel.mp3"><b>Panel Audio</b></a></p>
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Thursday, May 3, 2012 - Reserve Officers Association<br>
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/conference/2012/sotmn/"><b>Overview</b></a> | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL25D7916572B5761A&feature=plcp"><b>Video</b></a> | <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/congress-hears-tech-policy/id73800215?uo=4" target="itunes_store"><b>Audio</b></a></p>
<p class="rightbox"><b>2012 State of the Net West with Congressman Mike Honda: A Technology Town Hall Discussion</b><br>
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - Santa Clara University - Santa Clara, CA<br>
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2012/sotnwest/"><b>Overview</b></a> | <a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/audio/2012/20120403honda.mp3"><b>Audio</b></a> | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AjUUcfnb-A"><b>Video</b></a></p>
<p class="rightbox"><b>The White House Proposal For A Framework for Protecting Privacy: A Presentation From Daniel J. Weitzner, Deputy Chief Technology Officer for Internet Policy, The White House</b><br>
Monday, April 2, 2012 - U.S. Capitol Bldg., Room HC-5<br>
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2012/privacy/#whprivacy"><b>Overview</b></a> | <a href="http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/ConsumerDa"><b>Video</b></a> | <a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/audio/2012/20120402whprivacy.mp3"><b>Audio</b></a></p>
<p class="rightbox"><b>Mobile Phone "Wallets": A Congressional Update On Policies and Practices Needed to Assure a Smooth and Fair Transition to Smartphone Consumer Payments</b><br>
Friday, March 23, 2012 - 12 PM-1:30 PM<br>
Rayburn House Office Building - Room 2226<br>
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2012/mobile_wallets/"><b>Overview</b></a> | <a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/audio/2012/20120323mobilepayments.mp3"><b>Audio</b></a></p>
<p class="rightbox"><b>The Proposed European Privacy Directive and What It Means for Internet Privacy: A Presentation From Françoise Le Bail, Director General for Justice in the European Commission</b><br>
Monday, March 19, 2012 - 12 PM-1:00 PM<br>
Rayburn House Office Building - Room Room B-339<br>
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2012/privacy/#euprivacy"><b>Overview</b></a> | <a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/audio/2012/20120319euprivacy.mp3"><b>Audio</b></a></p>
<p class="rightbox"><b>15th Annual Kickoff Reception and Technology Exhibition</b><br>
January 25, 2012<br>
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2012/kickoff/">Overview</a> | <a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2012/kickoff/demonstrators.shtml">2012 Demonstrators</a>
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<p class="rightbox"><b>2012 State of the Net Conference</b><br>
January 17-18, 2012<br>
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/conference/2012/"> About the Conference</a> | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA7F09E380CE7266C&feature=plcp">Video</a> | <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/congress-hears-tech-policy/id73800215?uo=4" target="itunes_store">Audio</a>
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<p class="rightbox"><b>Debating Congressional Anti-Piracy Legislation: What Do PROTECT IP and SOPA Mean For The Internet?
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November 10, 2011<br>
<a href="/events/2011/IP">Overview</a> | <a href="/audio/2011/20111110sopa.mp3">Audio</a>
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<p class="rightbox"><b>Celebrating 15 Years Of The Legislation That Saved the Internet: Section 230 </b><br>
October 19, 2011<br>
<a href="/events/2011/sec230">Overview & Video</a>
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<p class="rightbox"><b>2011 State of the Net West with Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn: A Technology Town Hall Roundtable </b><br>
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - Santa Clara University - Santa Clara, CA<br>
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2011/sotnwest/">Overview</a> | <a href="/audio/2011/20110928Blackburn.mp3">Audio</a> | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fbRg5Eu6k4">Video</a> </p>
<p class="rightbox"><b>2011 State of the Net West with Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo: A Technology Town Hall Roundtable </b><br>
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati - Palo Alto, CA<br>
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2011/sotnwest/">Overview</a> | <a href="/audio/2011/20110927.mp3">Audio</a></p>
<p class="rightbox"><b>2011 State of the Net West with Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren: A Technology Town Hall Roundtable </b><br>
Monday, September 19, 2011 - Santa Clara University - Santa Clara, CA<br>
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2011/sotnwest/">Overview</a> | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbWQxUeD73I">Video</a> </p>
<p class="rightbox"><b>2011 State of the Net West with Congressman Bob Goodlatte: A Technology Town Hall Roundtable </b><br>
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - Cooley LLP - Palo Alto, CA<br>
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2011/sotnwest/index.shtml#goodlatte">Overview</a> | <a href="/audio/2011/20110816goodlatte.mp3">Audio</a>
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<p class="rightbox"><b>Transatlantic Roundtable on Privacy and Intellectual Property</b><br>
Thursday, July 14, 2011<br>
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2011/transatlantic/">Overview</a> | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD88617643DC9EE7A">Video</a>
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<p class="rightbox"><b>Securing the Vast Internet Ecosystem: Incentivizing Non-Critical Infrastructure Systems</b><br>
Monday June 20, 2011<br>
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2011/cybersecurity/index.shtml">Overview</a> | <a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/audio/2011/20110620cybersecurity.mp3">Audio</a>
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<p class="rightbox"><b>2011 State of the Mobile Net</b><br>
May 26, 2011<br>
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/conference/2011/sotmn">Overview</a> | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SqrVV2GG6c&feature=mh_lolz&list=PLFC73A3F6C24132F5">Video</a>
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<p class="rightbox"><b>Congress and Cloud Computing</b><br>
April 11, 2011<br>
<a href="http://netcaucus.org/events/2011/cloud/">Overview</a>
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<p class="rightbox"><b>Privacy: Do Not Track</b><br>
April 5, 2011<br>
<a href="http://netcaucus.org/events/2011/DNT/index.shtml">Overview</a> | <a href="http://netcaucus.org/audio/2011/20110405dntprivacy.mp3">Audio</a>
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<p class="rightbox"><b>ICANN and Internet Governance</b><br>
March 21, 2011<br>
<a href="http://netcaucus.org/events/2011/ICANN/index.shtml">Overview</a> | <a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/audio/2011/20110321icann.mp3">Audio</a>
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<p class="rightbox"><b>The Internet Needs Universal Service Reform: Can Someone Please Do It!</b><br>
February 23, 2011<br>
<a href="http://netcaucus.org/events/2011/USF/index.shtml">Overview</a> | <a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/audio/2011/20110223usf.mp3">Audio</a>
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<p class="rightbox"><b>2011 State of the Net Conference</b><br>
January 18, 2011<br>
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<p class="rightbox"><b>14th Annual Kickoff Reception and Technology Exhibition</b><br>
January 11, 2011<br>
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2011/kickoff/">Overview</a> | <a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2011/kickoff/demonstrators.shtml">Demonstrators</a></p>
<p class="rightbox"><b>The State of Digital Copyrights on the Internet</b><br>
July 28, 2010<br>
<a href="http://netcaucus.org/events/2010/copyright/index.shtml">Overview</a> | <a href="http://netcaucus.org/audio/2010/20100728copyright.mp3">Audio </a></p>
<p class="rightbox"><b>A discussion with Malcolm Harbour, Member of European Parliament</b><br>
July 21, 2010<br>
<a href="/events/2010/harbour/">Overview</a> | <a href="/audio/2010/20100721harbour.mp3">Audio </a> </p>
<p class="rightbox"><b>Legislating Consumer Privacy Online & Off</b><br>
June 17, 2010 <br>
<a href="/events/2010/privacy/">Overview</a> | <a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/audio/2010/20100617privacy.mp3">Audio</a><br>
</p><p class="rightbox"><b>Federal Communications Oversight and Authority: Who's in Charge?</b><br>
May 11, 2010<br>
<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/events/2010/netneutrality/index.shtml
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<h2>What Role Should the UN Have in Governing the Internet? A Briefing on the UN's Internet Governance Initiative</h2>
<p><b>Date:</b> Tuesday, June 5, 2012<br>
<b>Time:</b> 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Program begins promptly at 12:00 pm, check-in starts at 11:30 am. (Box lunch will be served)<br>
<b>Location:</b> Rayburn House Office Building, B-369<br>
<b>RSVP:</b> <a href="mailto:rsvp@netcaucus.org?subject=Internet Governance Event RSVP"><b>rsvp@netcaucus.org</b></a> or via phone to <b>202-407-8829</b> (Note: Registration is complimentary.)<br>
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<p><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Panelists</span></b><br>
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<li>Fiona <b>Alexander</b> - Associate Administrator, National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) [<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/biography/fiona-alexander.shtml"><b>Bio</b></a>]</li>
<li>Richard <b>Beaird</b> - Senior Deputy United States Coordinator, International Communications and Information Policy, U.S. Department of State [<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/biography/richard-beaird.shtml"><b>Bio</b></a>]</li>
<li>Amb. David <b>Gross</b> - Partner, Wiley Rein LLP [<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/biography/david-gross.shtml"><b>Bio</b></a>]</li>
<li>Commissioner Robert <b>McDowell</b> - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) [<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/biography/robert-mcdowell.shtml"><b>Bio</b></a>]</li>
<li>Shane <b>Tews</b> - Vice President, Verisign & Vice-Chair, Internet Education Foundation [<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/biography/shane-tews.shtml"><b>Bio</b></a>] <b><i>(Moderator)</i></b></li>
<li>Sally <b>Wentworth</b> - Senior Manager for Public Policy, Internet Society (ISOC) [<a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/biography/sally-wentworth.shtml"><b>Bio</b></a>]</li>
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<i><b>Additional Panelists Will Be Confirmed</b></i>
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<p>The Internet has played a historic and integral role as an outlet for free expression and economic growth. A gathering of United Nations (UN) diplomats overseas has recently raised concerns among some about a potential takeover of the Internet by foreign powers, with others claiming such concerns are unfounded. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a branch of the UN whose 193 member states also includes the U.S., is hosting a Working Group meeting on June 20-22, 2012 in Geneva, Switzerland. The purpose of the conference is to seek consensus for an updating of the last set of international telecom regulations, also known as ITRs, which were issued in 1988. This panel briefing provides an important opportunity for a timely and informative panel discussion for Congressional Members and Staff about upcoming major developments at the UN/ITU that could significantly affect the governance of the Internet. The Geneva conference is part of a series of meetings to be held in advance of a December conference in Dubai, known as the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT). The ramifications of Internet governance are enormous. We have assembled a distinguished panel of experts and government officials to discuss this important and timely issue. This briefing is of interest to policymakers and stakeholders working Internet and international technology policy issues. As the briefing will be held weeks prior to a major ITU council meeting, we strongly encourage your attendance and participation.</p><br>
<p><i>This widely attended educational briefing is hosted by the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee (ICAC), part of a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. Congressional staff and members of the press welcome. The ICAC is a private sector organization comprised of public interest groups, trade associations, non-profits, and corporations. More information on the ICAC is available at <a href="http://www.netcaucus.org/"><b><i>www.netcaucus.org</i></b></a>.</i></p>
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