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FCC Under Ajit Pai Repeals Net Neutrality in 3-2 Party-Line Vote

| Importance: 9/10

The FCC, led by Chairman Ajit Pai, votes 3-2 along party lines to repeal Obama-era net neutrality rules, marking a major victory for telecommunications industry interests over consumer protections. Pai, a former Verizon attorney appointed by Trump, argued the regulations represented government …

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FCC Under Ajit Pai Repeals Net Neutrality in 3-2 Party-Line Vote

| Importance: 9/10

The FCC, led by Chairman Ajit Pai, votes 3-2 along party lines to repeal Obama-era net neutrality rules, marking a major victory for telecommunications industry interests over consumer protections. Pai, a former Verizon attorney appointed by Trump, argued the regulations represented government …

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FCC Attempts Massive Media Deregulation Under Michael Powell Despite 97% Public Opposition

| Importance: 8/10

The FCC, led by Chairman Michael Powell (son of Secretary of State Colin Powell), votes 3-2 along party lines to dramatically ease media ownership restrictions despite overwhelming public opposition. The new rules would increase the national TV ownership cap from 35% to 45% of U.S. households and …

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FCC Attempts Massive Media Deregulation Under Michael Powell Despite 97% Public Opposition

| Importance: 8/10

The FCC, led by Chairman Michael Powell (son of Secretary of State Colin Powell), votes 3-2 along party lines to dramatically ease media ownership restrictions despite overwhelming public opposition. The new rules would increase the national TV ownership cap from 35% to 45% of U.S. households and …

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