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Republicans defeat Net neutrality proposal

April 5, 2006 House Republicans defeat Net neutrality proposal backed by Democrats and companies including Google and Microsoft. TAGS: Net Neutrality, amendment, Republican, Democrat, proposal, Rep., broadband provider, telecommunications, vote, Amazon.com Inc., broadband, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., video

Taking sides on Net neutrality

March 15, 2006 Hot-button issue pits online giants like Google, Amazon against phone companies and gear makers. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Amazon.com Inc., chairman, CEO, AT&T Corp., broadband, Google Inc., idea, video

Hardware firms oppose Net neutrality laws

May 18, 2006 In split with other tech firms, Cisco, 3M, Qualcomm and others ask Congress not to enact laws regarding the concept. TAGS: Net Neutrality, broadband provider, House Majority Leader, 3M Co., Qualcomm Inc., law, broadband, Amazon.com Inc., letter, concept, Cisco Systems Inc.

Senator: Net neutrality may not happen

March 14, 2006 Senate Commerce Chairman Ted Stevens seems lukewarm to mandatory Net neutrality, and analysts say it's not a good idea. TAGS: Net Neutrality, network provider, principle, committee, senator, Wall Street, Amazon.com Inc., bill, telecommunications, satellite, Cisco Systems Inc., law, idea, Yahoo! Inc., Google Inc.

Democrats lose House vote on Net neutrality

April 26, 2006 In vote largely along party lines, Democratic politicians lose effort to have FCC regulate "neutrality" on the Net. TAGS: Net Neutrality, amendment, broadband provider, Democrat, Rep., Amazon.com Inc., Republican, Verizon Communications, broadband

Net neutrality field in Congress gets crowded

May 19, 2006 Politicians rush to introduce their own versions of broadband regulation; new Democrat-led proposal joins existing ones. TAGS: Byron Dorgan, Net Neutrality, bill, telecommunications, Amazon.com Inc., Democrat, Republican, broadband

A better idea for Net neutrality

March 15, 2006 Policy analyst Randolph J. May says the time is right for advocates to step back from the precipice. TAGS: Net Neutrality, prohibition, Ron Wyden, content provider, operator, broadband network, broadband service, broadband, AT&T Corp., Amazon.com Inc., Yahoo! Inc., Google Inc.

Net neutrality push expected to resume in Congress

January 2, 2007 Agreement reached in AT&T-BellSouth merger could set the stage for renewed action on Capitol Hill. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Edward Markey, Ron Wyden, Sen., Capitol Hill, aide, telecommunications, AT&T Corp., content provider, agreement, policy, merger, bill, rule, Amazon.com Inc.

Senate negotiations continue over Net neutrality

June 12, 2006 All-content-must-be-equal proposals remain sticking point for Republicans drafting major telecommunications bill. TAGS: Net Neutrality, aide, committee, broadband provider, telecommunications, regulation, Republican, negotiation, nation, Amazon.com Inc., Sen., bill, Verizon Communications, broadband, monitor, Google Inc.

Qwest CEO supports tiered Internet

March 15, 2006 Richard Notebaert says it's a good idea to offer different levels of service for companies like Google and Amazon. Photos: Notebaert, Pulver at VON TAGS: Qwest Communications Inc., Net Neutrality, content provider, Amazon.com Inc., CEO, Google Inc., AT&T Corp., conference

Verizon: Net neutrality concerns are 'hypothetical'

May 4, 2006 Lobbyist dismisses concerns about favoring some Web sites over others, saying no new laws are needed. TAGS: Net Neutrality, concern, Verizon Communications, law, concept, Republican, Democrat, Amazon.com Inc., president, broadband, Google Inc.

Senate deals blow to Net neutrality

June 28, 2006 Narrow vote complicates Internet companies' efforts to prompt Congress to enact new regulations. Chart: Congress' broadband battles TAGS: Net Neutrality, amendment, regulation, telecommunications, vote, Internet company, Democrat, Amazon.com Inc., Republican, senator, broadband, Verizon Communications, Google Inc., video

Net neutrality fight returns to Senate

June 13, 2006 Fans and foes jockey for position at a final hearing before a mammoth bill goes up for a preliminary vote next week. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Republican, bill, politician, Amazon.com Inc., Sen., Democrat, broadband, video

House rejects Net neutrality rules

June 9, 2006 House of Representatives sides with broadband providers like Verizon and AT&T over Internet companies. TAGS: Net Neutrality, broadband provider, amendment, Internet company, vote, Republican, broadband, Internet-site, Democrat, telecommunications, Amazon.com Inc., AT&T Corp., Verizon Communications, Google Inc.

Senate panel poised for Net neutrality vote

June 22, 2006 Communications bill planned for committee debate Thursday also tackles municipal networks, broadband subsidies and the broadcast flag. TAGS: Net Neutrality, amendment, regulation, aide, Democrat, broadband, Amazon.com Inc., telecommunications, law, Google Inc.

Politico rejects Net neutrality concerns

March 30, 2006 Influential House member says there's no evidence of threats feared by Net companies, predicts issue will soon be "moot." TAGS: Net Neutrality, bill, telecommunications, broadband provider, congressman, broadband, chairman, Amazon.com Inc., Yahoo! Inc., Google Inc., video

House panel votes for Net neutrality

May 25, 2006 In surprise result, handful of Republicans joins Democrats in voting for "nondiscriminatory" bill backed by Net companies. Photos: Senators on Net neutrality TAGS: Net Neutrality, committee, broadband provider, Republican, broadband, bill, Amazon.com Inc., antitrust, Democrat, video

Net neutrality fans pressure U.S. Senate

May 24, 2006 As hearing on Republican-backed telecom bill nears, Net neutrality proponents bid for stiff regulations. TAGS: Byron Dorgan, Net Neutrality, telecommunications, Amazon.com Inc., Internet-site, Washington, Republican, Google Inc., video

Net neutrality missing from sweeping telecom bill

May 1, 2006 Draft represents the most significant rewrite of laws dealing with video, satellite and broadband communications in 10 years. TAGS: Net Neutrality, telecommunications, legislation, regulation, RIAA, proposal, margin, broadband, Amazon.com Inc., tax, satellite, receiver, VoIP, video
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