computerworld.com - 10/23/2009
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McCain introduces bill to block FCC's net neutrality rules
bits.blogs.nytimes.com - 10/22/2009
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bits.blogs.nytimes.com —
The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously to begin
writing formal rules for network neutrality, which would govern...
now telecommunications companies handle Internet traffic. Even the commission's minority Republicans praised the openness ...
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F.C.C. Begins Crafting Rules on Network Neutrality
engadget.com - 10/28/2009
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engadget.com —
Our old friends at the FCC have started
to put words into action , as the net...
neutrality regulations proposed by Chairman Julius Genachowski have now entered the rule-drafting stage. The provision of most import here is that broadband providers ...
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FCC net neutrality rules enter drafting process, face ...
broadcastingcable.com - 10/23/2009
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broadcastingcable.com —
Vote marks beginning of process that will solicit
much comment By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable,...
10/22/2009 11:36:00 AM As expected, the FCC voted Thursday to launch a rulemaking to expand and codify network neutrality principles. In what may ...
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FCC Votes To Propose Net Neutrality Rules
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Net Neutrality: Business or Politics?
Andy Beal's Marketing Pilgrim —
... So how will this play out? Slowly and painfully over time. Just yesterday it was announced that Sen. John McCain has introduced a bill to block net neutrality rules. ...
John McCain's "Internet Freedom Act" Seeks to Block FCC's Net Neutrality Rules [Blockquote]
Gizmodo —
... I'm trying to keep politics out of this, but apparently his view of "Internet Freedom" refers to big business freedom, not American citizens. It's strange, because I always thought that thriving competition was the best way to boost jobs and protect us consumers. Apparently not. [Computerworld] ...
Linkpost | 10.23.2009
TechBlog —
... - That's in the U.S. In the U.K., the number is 1 in 7, according to Drake Direct. • McCain introduces bill to block FCC's net neutrality rules • ...
FCC Votes on Proposed Net Neutrality Rules
dailywireless.org —
... , (R-Ariz.), introduced legislation that would block the FCC from creating new net neutrality rules. McCain on Thursday introduced the Internet Freedom Act, which would keep the FCC from enacting rules prohibiting broadband providers from selectively blocking or slowing Internet content and applications. Net neutrality rules would create “onerous federal regulation,” McCain said in a written statement. ...
Net Neutrality illustrated: so THAT'S what it means
DVICE Atom Feed —
... , while Senator John McCain has introduced a bill to block the FCC's net neutrality rules. And you thought the 2008 election was over. Where do you stand, readers? ...
Net Neutrality: What It Could Mean
OhGizmo! —
... We’ve all been hearing a lot about Net Neutrality lately, but a Reddit reader created the above graphic to really try and hit the point home. This is what the Internet could look like if Sen. John McCain and anyone opposed to Net Neutrality have their way. It’s not that far fetched when you think about it. Just look at your own cable setup; it’s the same cable coming into your house, but you sure don’t pay one price to see it all. ...
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theiphoneblog.com 10/22/2009 —
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FCC proposes net neutrality rules | Electronista
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crunchgear.com 10/28/2009 — The Net Neutrality argument is fairly nebulous for the average user but this image from a Reddit reader shows the effects of the law in a way everyone can understand. If you’re tired of paying tiered pricing for stuff like cable and Internet ...
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