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Net neutrality showdown

January 2, 2007 special coverage Network operators want to charge Net content providers for enhanced services, but critics say regulations are needed to prevent abuse. TAGS: Net Neutrality, showdown, content provider, merger, Democrat

Democrats pledge fight over Net neutrality

April 25, 2006 House Democrats pledge to fight for FCC's right to regulate Internet. Meanwhile, a turf battle. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Democrat, Edward Markey, Rep., Republican, bill, committee, fee, telecommunications, broadband

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, vote, telecommunications, Amazon.com Inc., broadband, Google Inc., video, Microsoft Corp.

Democrats attack new bill over Net neutrality

March 31, 2006 House Democrats push for more regulations on broadband providers, saying Republican-backed bill isn't enough. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Democrat, bill, regulation, Rep., broadband provider, telecommunications, Washington, small business, broadband, video

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

Tech manufacturers rally against Net neutrality

September 19, 2006 Makers of networking hardware, applications urge Congress to hold off on regulations they say could disrupt the way the Internet works. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Corning Inc., legislation, press conference, Illinois, Rep., telephone company, Democrat, networking

What the Democrats' win means for tech

November 9, 2006 This week's election gives the Democrats control of at least one chamber of Congress. What does it mean for Net neutrality and digital copyright? TAGS: Net Neutrality, Democrat, House Majority Leader, regulation, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, Republican, Rep., telecommunications, merger, broadband

Politicos propose new action on Net neutrality

May 18, 2006 House bill aims to make the concept enforceable under antitrust law, while senators continue to ponder their own action. Musician Moby raises voice for Net neutrality TAGS: Net Neutrality, antitrust law, antitrust, committee, Rick Boucher, Edward Markey, Democrat, proposal, bill, broadband provider, broadband, telecommunications

Net neutrality bill may die this year

September 12, 2006 Net neutrality is holding up a massive Senate communications bill, meaning a final vote could be delayed until 2007. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Republican, committee, content provider, vote, aide, mirroring, communication, Democrat, Sen., senator, chairman

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, Verizon Communications, concern, law, concept, Democrat, Republican, Amazon.com Inc., broadband, president, Google Inc.

Fight looms over Net neutrality in Senate

June 22, 2006 First day of debate on massive communications bill brings no vote on concept, but politicians stake out positions. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Republican, amendment, committee, bill, debate, Democrat, concept, video

House begins debate on Net neutrality rules

June 8, 2006 The debate kicks off in the House of Representatives, with Democrats saying it's "shameful" not to impose Net neutrality regulations. TAGS: Net Neutrality, amendment, Rep., Democrat, regulation, Republican, vote, telecommunications, leadership, Texas, bill, eBay Inc., Adobe PDF, rule, CEO, Yahoo! Inc.

Net neutrality advances on Capitol Hill

April 5, 2006 Republican who nixed concerns about Net neutrality mandates bends to pressure from Microsoft, Yahoo. TAGS: Net Neutrality, broadband provider, violation, Rep., Rick Boucher, Edward Markey, amendment, telecommunications, Capitol Hill, Republican, Democrat, content provider, broadband, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., video

House plans vote on Net neutrality

June 7, 2006 Democrats lost a vote on Net neutrality in a committee. Now they're trying again in a House floor vote this week. TAGS: Net Neutrality, amendment, telecommunications, regulation, margin, telecommunications company, vote, Democrat, eBay Inc.

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, Democrat, broadband, Internet-site, telecommunications, Amazon.com Inc., AT&T Corp., Verizon Communications, Google Inc.

State governments push for Net neutrality laws

June 26, 2006 Attorneys general in New York and California say they'd like a federal law prohibiting network operators from offering a "fast lane" on the Internet. TAGS: Eliot Spitzer, Net Neutrality, Bill Lockyer, provision, Republican, Democrat, content provider, bill, attorney general, attorney, California, spokesman, law, New York, eBay Inc., broadband

Senate panel to revisit Net neutrality proposal

June 7, 2006 A revised version of a broad communications bill is expected this week, though it's unclear whether it will satisfy critics. TAGS: Net Neutrality, regulation, proposal, Internet company, communication, Sen., telecommunications, chairman, Republican, Democrat, rule

Senate ponders policing of Net neutrality offenses

June 14, 2006 Another committee considers changes to antitrust law that would imperil business models built on "fast lane." TAGS: Net Neutrality, antitrust law, antitrust, committee, Republican, proposal, Democrat, Internet company, senator, chairman, broadband

Democratic senator wants Net neutrality regulations

May 9, 2006 In repeat partisan split in House, a Democratic senator takes issue with Republican broadband proposal. TAGS: Net Neutrality, broadband provider, regulation, lobbyist, Republican, Democrat, senator, committee, aide, broadband, telecommunications, chairman

Senate Democrats badger FCC boss on Net neutrality

February 1, 2007 But the hearing, cut short by votes on the Senate floor, doesn't produce the fireworks some expected from the face-off. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Byron Dorgan, requirement, AT&T Corp., chairman, senator, rule, Democrat, Republican
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