FCC Republicans say they oppose net neutrality push

[Joanne98]

Source: WP

The two Republican members of the Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday that they opposed Chairman Julius Genachowski's "reckless" proposal for new net neutrality rules.

Democratic FCC member Michael Copps, meanwhile, said the proposal was a start and indicated that he would work with companies, consumers and interest groups in coming weeks to ensure "real network neutrality."

He and Democratic Commissioner Mignon Clyburn have been staunch supporters of creating net neutrality rules and reasserting the FCC's authority as a broadband regulator. A proposal to define broadband as a telecom service wasn't included in Genachowski's proposal.

"It's no secret that I am looking for the strongest protections we can get to preserve an Open Internet, built on the most secure legal foundations so we don't find ourselves in court every other month," Copps said in a statement. His office didn't respond to questions of whether he would vote in favor of Genachowski's proposal as introduced Wednesday. Clyburn's office didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.



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[Hawkeye-X]

1. Then hand in your resignations and get the fuck out of the way.

Republicans and FCC = dangerous and Faux luvahs.

Obama needs to remove _ALL_ * holdovers immediately and replace them with progressive Democrats who have the people's best interest at heart.

[fatbuckel]

2. Wow. Giant shock. Repubs opposing something.

[CLANG]

3. Thank FSM we have Copps on the FCC