Net neutrality revival may hinge on 1 vote in Senate

Published time: 17 Jan, 2018 02:01
Edited time: 17 Jan, 2018 07:29
Net neutrality revival may hinge on 1 vote in Senate
Chairman Ajit Pai © Aaron P. Bernstein / Reuters
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A Democrat-backed Senate bill aimed at restoring net neutrality after a “misguided” repeal by the FCC only needs one vote from the GOP to pass. Meanwhile, 22 states have filed suit against the federal agency.
The measure introduced Tuesday by Senator Ed Markey (D-Massachusetts) would block the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) December repeal of net neutrality rules under the Congressional Review Act (CRA). And it already has the support of all 49 Democrats and one Republican, Susan Collins of Maine, The Hill reported.

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Opinion:

If you think it's a good idea for the internet to be regulated by government like a utility, I suggest you look at your power and phone bill and the government taxes and fees you are paying.
If it is regulated a new bureau or department will have to be formed for implementation and oversight. This will be paid for with your tax money. Again, making internet more expensive. Just another at-gun-point money grab that they'll call job creation.
What ever government touches it destroys....

Not surprised to see that the democrat representative from Maine Susan Collins is on board.