Senate Measure Is Start of Election-Year Pressure on Net Neutrality

  • Democrats see measure to undo FCC’s action as a winner
  • Vote will force public choice on Republicans, Schumer says

FCC Commissioner Carr Defends Net Neutrality Vote

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All 49 senators who caucus with the Democrats have signed on to a measure to undo the Republican gutting of Obama-era net neutrality rules, a clear signal that they have more than internet policy in mind as they move to force a vote.

They’re looking forward to wielding the issue in the fall elections.