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GOP Senators Move To Block FCC On Net Neutrality

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the who-regulates-the-regulators dept.

suraj.sun writes "Seven Republican senators have announced a plan to curb the Obama administration's push to impose controversial Net neutrality regulations on the Internet." "The FCC's rush to take over the Internet is just the latest example of the need for fundamental reform to protect consumers," says Sen. Jim DeMint, who I'm sure truly only has the consumer's needs at heart — since his campaign contributions list AT&T in his top five donating organizations.

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  1. Re:Ends don't justify... by betterunixthanunix · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Unfortunately, our elected representatives no longer represent our interests. Case in point: both democrats and republics in congress are taking a stand against net neutrality regulations, and there just are not enough third party representatives right now.

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  2. Re:WTF by KarrdeSW · · Score: 5, Interesting

    The FCC's rush to takeover the Internet is just the latest example of the need for fundamental reform to protect consumers

    Oddly enough he still uses the words "fundamental reform", which would imply a piece of legislation.

    DeMint probably supports McCain's Internet Freedom Act of 2009. Which prohibits the FCC from placing any regulation over the internet.

    Of course, not to be confused with the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009. Which is the actual net neutrality bill that asks the FCC to enact consumer protections.

    Though neither bill is technically aptly named, since in both cases the "freedom" of one body is going to limit another. Consumers and corporations just have competing interests here. That's how it goes.