Payroll Tax Deal Will Sell Off Public Airwave Space

" As the New York Times reports, Congress will pay for some of the unemployment benefits included in the package by auctioning off portions of public airwaves. The Times piece points directly to the biggest pro of the plan, which has bipartisan support: freeing up more airspace for broadband and wireless systems, resulting in faster connections for iPads, smartphones and other wireless devices. The to-be auctioned sections of public airwaves are currently used for T.V. broadcasts. "

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