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The Progressive

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A project of Common Dreams

For Immediate Release
Contact:

Jenn Ettinger, 202-265-1490 x 35

Free Press Urges FCC to Act After Congress Suspends Work on Internet Bill

WASHINGTON

On
Wednesday, key members of Congress announced an end to a legislative
process that attempted to provide a short-term solution to problems
created by Bush-era deregulatory policies.

Free Press Political Adviser Joel Kelsey made the following statement:

"Free Press appreciates the leadership of Chairman Waxman
and his efforts to engage all stakeholders in the legislative process.
We commit to continuing to work toward preserving an open Internet on
all networks, and to making broadband available and affordable to all
Americans.

"In the wake of Chairman Waxman's announcement, consumers
need FCC action now more than ever. The FCC must exercise its authority
to protect Internet users and implement the National Broadband Plan.
Consumers are currently unprotected, and it would be irresponsible for
the FCC to fail to act.

"The so-called solution proposed by Congressman Barton,
which would leave the FCC a toothless watchdog, is the surest way to
allow a few large companies to carve up the Internet and gouge
consumers."

Free Press was created to give people a voice in the crucial decisions that shape our media. We believe that positive social change, racial justice and meaningful engagement in public life require equitable access to technology, diverse and independent ownership of media platforms, and journalism that holds leaders accountable and tells people what's actually happening in their communities.

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