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Investigating LightSquared’s approval of a $14 billion plan by the FCC that could cripple GPS systems and threaten aviation safety, disrupt military and rescue operations and interfere with high-tech farming equipment and the everyday navigation devices used by millions, detractors say.

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  • February 15, 2012

    FCC sends wireless broadband firm LightSquared back to square one

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  • October 6, 2011

    Senator asks LightSquared to release all communications with White House

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  • September 20, 2011

    House Republicans scrutinizing decisions benefiting Obama donors

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  • September 16, 2011

    Administration technology experts slow to see threats from wireless network

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    July 22, 2011

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  • Politically-connected LightSquared pushes wireless Internet plan despite GPS concerns

    July 19, 2011

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