http://newscenter.verizon.com Latest Verizon headlines for Washington DC webmaster@newscenter.verizon.com webmaster@newscenter.verizon.com 2006 Convio Content Management System Module en-us newscenter.verizon.com-57834135 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/verizon-supports-universal.html WASHINGTON - Verizon signaled its support Tuesday (Nov. 17) of legislation to reform the universal service communications subsidy program. The measure is sponsored by Rep. Rick Boucher, chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Rep. Lee Terry. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:40:27 -0500 newscenter.verizon.com-57460912 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/verizon-praises-universal.html WASHINGTON - The following is a statement by Tom Tauke, Verizon executive vice president of public affairs, policy and communications, on legislation released Friday (Nov. 6) by Rep. Rick Boucher, chairman of the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet, and Rep. Lee Terry, to reform the Universal Service Fund. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:23:14 -0500 newscenter.verizon.com-57384537 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/verizon-engages-law.html WASHINGTON - Furthering its commitment to online safety, Verizon is a major sponsor of the 2009 Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) 2009 conference, Building a Culture of Responsibility from Online Safety to Digital Citizenship, which opens here Wednesday (Nov. 4). Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:53:13 -0500 newscenter.verizon.com-55915832 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/verizon-widens-availability-5.html WASHINGTON - To satisfy the growing broadband needs of consumers in the District of Columbia, Verizon continues to expand the availability of its fastest High Speed Internet (HSI) service, which delivers Internet download speeds of up to 7.1 megabits per second (Mbps). Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:42:04 -0400 newscenter.verizon.com-55194794 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/more-collegiate-sports-coming.html NEW YORK - Princeton and Hofstra university football, soccer and even water polo are coming to Verizon's FiOS1 channels on Long Island, and in New Jersey and the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area. The two universities are joining Rutgers and Georgetown in bringing exciting collegiate sports programming to the Verizon FiOS TV network. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:40:17 -0400 newscenter.verizon.com-55164844 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/dc-mayor-key-city-leaders.html WASHINGTON - As excitement builds about Verizon bringing FiOS TV and more cable choice to the District of Columbia, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty and key city leaders joined company officials on Tuesday (Sept. 1) for the official launch of Verizon's network upgrade to all fiber optics in the District. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:46:14 -0400 newscenter.verizon.com-54005948 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/verizon-statement-on-senate-1.html The Senate approved two of President Obama's nominations to the Federal Communications Commission today, providing the agency with its full complement of five commissioners. The following is a statement by Kathleen Grillo, Verizon senior vice president for federal regulatory affairs: Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:57:55 -0400 newscenter.verizon.com-53967582 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/verizons-international.html Verizon customers in the East who have the Verizon International Single Rate calling plan now can easily keep track of how many minutes they've used. All they need to do is go to www.verizon.com and log in to "Manage Your Account." Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:10:24 -0400 newscenter.verizon.com-53554687 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/kathleen-grillo-to-lead.html WASHINGTON - Verizon has tapped Kathleen Grillo to lead its federal regulatory team in Washington. Grillo will become senior vice president of federal regulatory affairs on Sept. 1, replacing Susanne Guyer, who announced her retirement earlier this week. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:29:31 -0400 newscenter.verizon.com-53254151 http://newscenter.verizon.com/press-releases/verizon/2009/verizon-statement-on-3.html WASHINGTON - Representative Edward Markey late Friday (June 26) introduced the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (HR 3101), which ensures that individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet protocol-based communications and video programming technologies in the 21st century. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:11:30 -0400