---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message-ID: <20200516173054.GA30056@telecom.csail.mit.edu> Date: Sat, 16 May 2020 17:30:54 +0000 From: Moderator <telecomdigestsubmissions@remove-this.telecom-digest.org> Subject: Farragut leaders call on state, federal governments for halt to 5G towers The town is asking state and federal governments to halt 5G towers until the FCC conducts a study into any possible health risks. FARRAGUT, Tenn. - The town of Farragut has approved a resolution calling on state and federal governments to halt 5G. The board has asked the town attorney to make minor changes to the resolution that are expected to be approved by early next week, saying it won't need to go before the board again. https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/farragut-leaders-call-on-state-federal-governments-for-halt-to-5g-towers/51-09909f8c-3ef2-4b35-83a0-127e33b48390 -- Bill Horne Telecom Digest Moderator ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20200514200142.GA20445@telecom.csail.mit.edu> Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 20:01:42 +0000 From: Moderator <telecomdigestsubmissions@remove-this.telecom-digest.org> Subject: FTC Tells Marketer To Stop Promoting Fake "Miracle" Cure With Phony Endorsements By Jeffrey A. Greenbaum The Federal Trade Commission announced that it entered into a settlement with Renaissance Health Publishing and its owner over allegations that the company made false and unsubstantiated health claims, and used phony endorsements, in connection with promoting its Isoprex dietary supplement as a "miracle" cure for joint pain and inflammation. The FTC alleged that, through advertising online and in direct mail, Renaissance Health falsely advertised that Isoprex relieves pain, reduces inflammation and swelling, and rebuilds joints and repairs damaged joint cartilage. https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/advertising-marketing-branding/931376/ftc-tells-marketer-to-stop-promoting-fake-miracle-cure-with-phony-endorsements?email_access=on -- Bill Horne Telecom Digest Moderator ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20200513000056.GA12822@telecom.csail.mit.edu> Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:56 +0000 From: Moderator <telecomdigestsubmissions@remove-this.telecom-digest.org> Subject: Primer On COVID-19 Telehealth Program by Jennifer L. Richter , Shea Boyd and Virginia D. Hiner Funding initiatives to advance telehealth or connected care initiatives have been moving quickly through Congress and the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC"). The application process for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program ("Telehealth Program") opened this week. This primer provides the basics on who is eligible for the funding, the types of costs the program covers, how the funding will be distributed and the application process. https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/operational-impacts-and-strategy/931146/primer-on-covid-19-telehealth-program?email_access=on -- Bill Horne Telecom Digest Moderator ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20200515013639.GA21605@telecom.csail.mit.edu> Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 01:36:39 +0000 From: Moderator <telecomdigestsubmissions@remove-this.telecom-digest.org> Subject: Centurylink Bargaining Update After eight weeks of bargaining, CWA members at CenturyLink in the central Florida area reached a tentative agreement with the company covering 256 workers. The agreement includes improvements on job protections and working conditions, maintains current benefits, and provides a 4.5% increase on wages during the life of the contract. CWA Local 3176 President Greg Douglas said, "The membership sent a clear message to the company that as union members we have a collective voice and we are willing to use it." https://cwa-union.org/news/bargaining-update-148 -- Bill Horne Telecom Digest Moderator ------------------------------ ********************************************* End of telecom Digest Sun, 17 May 2020