With the 110th Congress due to convene January 4 under Democratic control, the below recent stories take a look at some of the telecom-related issues likely to be front and center -- and the prospects for action on them.
* Inouye Looks To Craft Bipartisan USF Bill
* House Dems Eye Review Of Telecom Policies
* Verizon No Longer Looking For Big Bill
* Boucher: USF Tops Panel's Agenda
* Senate Panel Agenda: Telecom, Net Taxes
* Dingell's Back With Some Changes
* Senate Won't Pursue Big Telecom Bill
* Elections Alter Debate On Media Ownership
* Interests Clash On Outlook In Congress
* Key Lawmakers See Network Neutrality Deal
* Telco Ties Of GOP Senators May Aid Firms
* Industry Critic To Chair Key Telecom Panel
* Dems Seek Changes To DTV Transition Plan
* Sen. Demint Pessimistic On Telecom Reform
* Bells Reaction Mixed To Dingell Remarks