Spectrum wars and more

Blogger/journalist Drew Clark, senior writer for he National Journal's Technology Daily, announces a couple of things worth noting:

• One is a regular biweekly column for CongressDaily, "Wired in Washington." Appearing every other Tuesday, the column explores the digital convergence of broadcasting, satellite, cable, wireless, telecommunications and technology. Recent columns have explored the paradox of broadcasting indecency and Verizon's and SBC Communication's efforts to go Hollywood.

The most recent column is always freely available on the Web here.

A growing archive of the column is also available, at http://www.drewclark.com/wiredinwashington

• Second is a feature story about "Spectrum Wars." It appears in the most recent edition of National Journal. Generations ago, broadcasters got the right to use the airwaves--now worth billions of dollars--for free. Ever since, they have used heavy lobbying and political friendships to stave off rivals. But as the digital age unfolds, change is in the air.

By special arrangement, this article is freely available on the Web here.

Nice work.