Network Neutrality Fans Lose on Capitol Hill

["Fergie" <fergdawg () netzero net>]

The beginning of the end for the telcos? Let the punditry begin!

Via C|Net News.

[snip]

In a modest victory for broadband providers, a highly-anticipated bill in the U.S. Congress does not include specific 
rules saying that some Internet sites must not be favored over others.

Rep. Joe Barton, a Texas Republican who heads the committee responsible for telecommunications legislation, released 
the text on Monday and said that a hearing had been scheduled for Thursday at 10 am ET.

[snip]

More:
http://news.com.com/2100-1036_3-6054567.html

- ferg


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