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McCain Bill Would Ban FCC Internet Regulations
- From: Brian Warkoczeski
- Date: Fri Oct 23 10:40:48 2009
McCain Bill Would Ban FCC Internet Regulations
By Chloe Albanesius - PC Magazine
Oct 22, 2009
Just when it seemed like net neutrality stakeholders had reached a
cautious consensus on Thursday's proposed Federal Communications
Commission rules, our favorite maverick stepped in with an idea of his own.
Sen. John McCain, an Arizona Republican, introduced a bill Thursday that
would prohibit the FCC from enacting rules that would regulate the
Internet. The FCC "shall not propose, promulgate, or issue any
regulations regarding the Internet or IP-enabled services," according to
the bill text.
Exceptions are made for national security, public safety, to assist with
actions taken by a federal or state law enforcement agency, or to ensure
the solvency of the universal service fund.
The bill will "allow for continued innovation that will in turn create
more high-paying jobs for the millions of Americans who are out of work
or seeking new employment," McCain said in a statement. "Keeping
businesses free from oppressive regulations is the best stimulus for the
current economy."
For rest of the article, see:
http://tech.yahoo.com/news/zd/20091022/tc_zd/245316
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