Because every American
should have access
to broadband Internet.

The Internet Innovation Alliance is a broad-based coalition of business and non-profit organizations that aim to ensure every American, regardless of race, income or geography, has access to the critical tool that is broadband Internet. The IIA seeks to promote public policies that support equal opportunity for universal broadband availability and adoption so that everyone, everywhere can seize the benefits of the Internet - from education to health care, employment to community building, civic engagement and beyond.

The Podium

Friday, February 18

Defunding Net Neutrality

By Brad

In a 244-181 vote, the House of Representatives yesterday passed an amendment to defund the FCC’s new net neutrality order. As Politico’s Eliza Krigman reports:

That vote represents the most serious legislative threat to net neutrality yet. As part of the budget bill needed to fund the government, it will be difficult to veto if it reaches President Barack Obama’s desk.

Stay tuned…

 

Share
Reader Comments
Commenting is not available in this weblog entry.