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McCain Bill Would Ban FCC Internet Regulations
Chloe Albanesius
PC
Mag
Friday, Oct 23rd, 2009
It was good while it lasted.
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."
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