Lifetime job so that we wouldnt feel pressure to do a decision based on Public Opinion from fear that somehow we will be driven from our work. And so were not thinking about Public Opinion in terms of reaching the answer that we believe the law compels. Every year, if you read our most sensitive decisions, you will see us recognizing the impact those decisions might have on people. In every sensitive opinion the court is very aware when one of its decisions is going to be particularly difficult for some people in the society. Its recognized in our writing. But we do take pride on the fact that we are voting according to what we think the constitution or the laws require. That means that we can be aware of what the effect will be. We can even acknowledge it. But thats a different thing from letting it determine the outcome of a decision. [ applause ] now, would the students please not leave . Im coming down now. I would like to take a picture with the students who are here because they
This hearing will get underway. My apologies for being tardy. Im running around a lot today but thank you all for your patience and welcome to todays hearing on the telephone Consumer Protection act. When passing tcpa 25 years ago congress sought a balanced approach that protects the privacy of individuals and permitted legitimate telemarketing practices. A as a result a number of telemarketing pract is have been significantly reduced or eliminates. For example companies have to maintain donotcall list and could not make solicitation calls before 8 00 a. M. Or after 9 00 p. M. But tcpa is showing its age and there are opportunities to build on the consumer benefits and ensuring consumers fully benefit from modern communications. Consumers should be able to take advantage of technology to help them fall victim to actors though those who ignore do not call requirements. I doubt there is a person in this room whos that not received a recorded mobile voice call telling them theyve won a cr
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Approval with possible modifications of the meeting set forth below, regular meeting of april 14, tweplt 16. I move to approve. Theres been a motion to approve the minutes. Second. And its been properly seconded. Any comments from any of the commissioners . Is there any Public Comment . Seeing no Public Comment, we are now ready to vote. All those in favor signify by saying aye. All those opposed . Motion is carried unanimously. Item 2, general Public Comment on matters within the boards jurisdiction not appearing on todays agenda. Is there any general Public Comment on matters not i stress not appearing on the agenda . Seeing no Public Comment, we will now proceed. I am going to claim the privilege of the chair and move the president s report from its regular order to now. There are a couple things that i want to say and i thought that would be the appropriate forum and if i waited until after the next regular agenda item, they would be superfluous. For some of you they may be superfl