After Republican letter, majority of Congress oppose FCC plan
Hillicon Valley (The Hill's technology blog)
A majority of lawmakers have lined up against the FCC's plan to wield greater power over broadband companies.
A group of 171 House Republicans on Friday joined Democratic critics in opposing the Federal Communications Commission’s plan to classify broadband as a telecommunication service, which they suggested was a power grab.
In a letter to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, who is spearheading the reclassification, the Republicans reproached his ambition and said only Congress should decide where to classify broadband services.
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A majority of lawmakers have lined up against the FCC's plan to wield greater power over broadband companies.
A group of 171 House Republicans on Friday joined Democratic critics in opposing the Federal Communications Commission’s plan to classify broadband as a telecommunication service, which they suggested was a power grab.
In a letter to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, who is spearheading the reclassification, the Republicans reproached his ambition and said only Congress should decide where to classify broadband services.
Read more
Labels: Democrats, FCC, Federal Communications Commission, Republicans
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