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Thune Opposes Net Neutrality Regulations

Thune Opposes Net Neutrality Regulations

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The Federal Communications Commission will issue new rules to regulate the internet. It’s part of the push for so called “net neutrality” that supporters say will ensure free and open access to the net.

South Dakota Senator John Thune calls it a “power grab” by the FCC…

 

Thune says the FCC may revert to antique rules to run the internet…

 

Thune says it appears the rules could be tied up for some time…

 

Thune, who is Chairman of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, has introduced his own bill that would give Congress authority over the internet.

 

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