Mignon Clyburn

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

2017-12-14 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | 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 Votes 3-2 for Strong Net Neutrality Protections Through Title II Reclassification After Record Public Engagement

2015-02-26 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

The Federal Communications Commission approves landmark net neutrality protections by a 3-2 party-line vote, reclassifying broadband internet service as a “telecommunications service” under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934 to establish legally enforceable rules prohibiting …

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