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Politicos divided on need for 'Net neutrality' mandate
February 7, 2006
Some say Congress must act now to prevent the creation of a "two-tiered" Internet. Others are reluctant to pass laws in what they call the absence of a visible problem.
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Digital TV changeover suggested for 2009
July 12, 2005
Farewell, analog. Politicians want to ban the sale of analog televisions soon--and set a firm date for all-digital broadcasts.
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Senators can't agree on municipal broadband rules
February 15, 2006
Amid multiple proposals, politicians can't agree on whether municipalities offering broadband service should be applauded.
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Net neutrality proposal revived in Senate
January 9, 2007
Politicians reintroduce a bill aimed at barring network operators from prioritizing Net content.
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Broadband bill hews to laissez-faire line
December 19, 2005
Republican senator's proposal aims to block overzealous government regulation of broadband, other communications.
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Senators aim to ease up on Net, phone taxes
January 5, 2007
One bill would make a ban on levies on Net access permanent, while others would sweep away remaining taxes on local phone service.
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Senate moves to ease municipal Wi-Fi
June 29, 2006
Senators trying to prevent state governments from enacting laws to curb wireless projects.
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Senator plans Net taxes but no Net neutrality
April 25, 2006
Republican proposal would levy new taxes to pay for broadband services, but skips the thorny question of Net neutrality.
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Americans relying more on Net for political news
January 19, 2007
Use of the Internet as a primary source of political news has doubled since 2002, according to a recent study by the Pew Research Center.
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Senate negotiations continue over Net neutrality
June 12, 2006
All-content-must-be-equal proposals remain sticking point for Republicans drafting major telecommunications bill.
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Why don't we just auction the 'white space'?
May 16, 2006
Policy analyst Thomas Lenard says Congress is close to introducing a significant setback to a rational spectrum policy.
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Senators target Net, phone taxes
June 28, 2006
Senate panel takes aim at Internet, mobile and local phone taxes. But Democrats say they'll oppose a permanent tax moratorium.
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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.
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Politico wants to move up DTV deadline
October 18, 2005
John McCain: Emergency responders can't wait four years for analog spectrum to be freed up by broadcasters' switch to digital.
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