MARKEY STATEMENT ON NET NEUTRALITY PROPOSAL

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a longstanding proponent of net neutrality and author of the first ever net neutrality bill in Congress, issued the following statement after a bi-partisan net neutrality proposal stalled in the House of Representatives.

“It is now time for FCC to reclassify broadband Internet access under Title II.  Chariman Genachowski’s ‘Third Way’ proposal would ensure that the Internet retains the features that have made it the most successful communications and commercial medium in history.   Now that it is clear that Congress is unlikely to legislate in this area this year, the FCC should move forward to implement this vitally important proposal.”

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