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Jan 11, 2018

01/11/2018: The battle to bring back net neutrality

The controversy over net neutrality hasn’t died down a bit. In December, the Federal Communications Commission overturned rules that prevent internet service providers from blocking, slowing down or charging more to access content online. The ruling drew the ire of internet users and small business owners arguing that net neutrality protects consumers and internet startups. Since then, states are considering their own laws, and this week, some 44 senators, including Republican Susan Collins of Maine, said they’ll support a bill that would overturn the FCC’s ruling.

From left, Democratic senators Bill Nelson, of Florida; Ed Markey, of Massachusetts; and Tammy Duckworth, of Illinois, speak on Capitol Hill yesterday about a Congressional Review Act resolution that would undo action by the FCC and restore net neutrality rules.
From left, Democratic senators Bill Nelson, of Florida; Ed Markey, of Massachusetts; and Tammy Duckworth, of Illinois, speak on Capitol Hill yesterday about a Congressional Review Act resolution that would undo action by the FCC and restore net neutrality rules.
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The controversy over net neutrality hasn’t died down a bit. In December, the Federal Communications Commission overturned rules that prevent internet service providers from blocking, slowing down or charging more to access content online. The ruling drew the ire of internet users and small business owners arguing that net neutrality protects consumers and internet startups. Since then, states are considering their own laws, and this week, some 44 senators, including Republican Susan Collins of Maine, said they’ll support a bill that would overturn the FCC’s ruling.

01/11/2018: The battle to bring back net neutrality