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Rand Paul Moves To Block New "Net Neutrality" Rules

Posted by samzenpus on from the won't-somebody-please-think-of-the-isps? dept.

SonicSpike writes with news about another bump in the road for net neutrality. U.S. Senator Rand Paul, a Republican presidential hopeful, on Wednesday introduced a resolution to block new regulations on Internet service providers, saying they would 'wrap the Internet in red tape.' The 'net neutrality' rules, which are slated to take effect in June, are backed by the Obama administration and were passed by the Democratic majority of the Federal Communications Commission in February. AT&T Inc and wireless and cable trade associations are challenging them in court. Paul's resolution, if adopted, would allow the Senate to fast-track a vote to establish that Congress disapproves of the FCC's new rules and moves to nullify them.

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  1. Paul / Clinton by AntronArgaiv · · Score: 4, Funny

    A very small part of me wants to see a Rand Paul / Hillary Clinton contest. The disconnect would be so great as would the fireworks. You could probably sell tickets. The adult in me realizes that would be a Bad Thing, though.

    1. Re: Paul / Clinton by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      Hey, you ever notice how you never see Rand Paul and Ru Paul in the same room together? Kinda makes you think, eh?

  2. Re:Rand Paul seems to get a pass here by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    A CEO, a Tea Party member, and a union worker are sitting around a table. In the middle of the table sits a plate with a dozen cookies. The CEO takes 11 of the cookies, then turns to the Tea Party member and whispers "I think he wants your cookie."