FCC Chief Tom Wheeler Suggests That He Will Back Strict Net Neutrality Rules
The FCC has been working for nearly a year on new rules governing how ISPs manage Web traffic on their networks, and Wheeler said he will share his latest proposal with fellow commissioners on Feb.. Obama in November gave net neutrality advocates a.
Brotman: Net neutrality and the speed of innovation
As 2014 comes to a close, a major decision by the FCC looms ahead���whether to impose a regulatory mandate for net neutrality under its common carrier legal authority. If enacted in this way, the agency will assume an ongoing role to ensure generally.
Net Neutrality Review Could Give Comcast an Out in the Time Warner Cable Deal
The first is whether Comcast wants to complete the deal at all in light of the net neutrality issue. If not, can Comcast get out of the transaction if the F.C.C. approves the deal but then separately adopts a net neutrality rule in a way that would.
Stop stalling. Arm Ukraine.
In a new report sponsored by the Atlantic Council, the Brookings Institution and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, those former officials write: Assisting Ukraine to deter attack and defend itself is not inconsistent with the search for a.
Obama Urges FCC To Set Strongest Possible Rules To Protect Net Neutrality
On Monday, President Barack Obama came out in favor of the strongest possible rules to protect net neutrality, endorsing a popular proposal that would empower the Federal Communications Commission to require Internet service providers to treat all.
FCC approves new net neutrality rules ��� Detroit Free Press.
Protesters at a Verizon store in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday demand that Internet service providers, such as Verizon, ATandT and Comcast, not interfere with the FCCs plan to change net neutrality rules.(Photo: Media Action��.
Power outage? Welcome to Detroit
Its also true that hundreds of millions in bond dollars sold to improve PLD werent spent on the system; a Free Press investigation found last year that money was siphoned off to fund other city operations. This is the story of Detroits last 60 years.
Saving Galesburgs history a lonely job for curator
The business at hand was simple and routine ��� approval of the last meetings minutes, payment of the monthly light and gas bills, and the acceptance of the donation of a straight razor, a shoehorn and a sailor hat from a local couple. But he needed a.
Ten memorable quotes from Bob Basharas murder trial
Jurors cited some of the following testimony when describing what led them to convict Bob Bashara of first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Jane. He will be sentenced today to mandatory life in prison. 1. Sometimes I think itd be cheaper to.
Snyder: Time for all to swim in river of opportunity
LANSING ��� Gov. Rick Snyder launched his second term Tuesday with a State of the State address in which he called for revolutionizing how government operates to move all Michiganders into the mainstream river of opportunity where he says most .
Republicans Wage Last-Minute Campaign To Undermine Net Neutrality Rules
WASHINGTON -- Republicans are waging a last-minute campaign to gather support for net neutrality legislation that critics say will undermine the principles of a free and open Internet. A draft proposal, circulated last week by Republican lawmakers in.
Some neighbors squawking about Detroit Zoo noise
As the Detroit Zoo swelled with visitors in recent years, so did the noise that spilled into adjoining neighborhoods of Huntington Woods and Royal Oak. Next month, the zoo plans to hold a town meeting that is open to the public but sure to draw.
Nancy Kaffer: Why you should be worried about net neutrality
These new rules essentially would be the reversal of something called ���net neutrality,��� the de facto operating standard of Internet access, and theyre prompted by a U.S. appeals court ruling that says the FCC cant impose that kind of regulation on.
FCC Increases Money for E-Rate Program for Internet in Schools and Libraries
The F.C.C. also approved an order requiring companies receiving financing from the Connect America program, a part of the fund aimed at high-cost, rural areas, for use in fixed broadband connections to provide a minimum download speed of 10 megabits .
Showdown At The FCC: Net Neutral-i-kitty vs. Cable Boss.
The fight between Net Neutral-i-kitty and Cable Boss kicked off with a chase up and down the sidewalk outside the FCC. Free Press President Craig Aaron provided a play-by-play for observers while Field Director Mary Alice��.
Retiring auditor general OK to stay out of limelight
By Marlon A. Walker, Detroit Free Press 11:55 p.m. EST January 12, 2015. Marcella Cora, his deputy, was approved by the Wayne County Commission as his replacement. Cora, 52. Contact Marlon A. Walker: 313-223-4531 or mwalker@freepress.com.
FCC Net Neutrality Plan In Chaos | PopularResistance.Org
Wheeler plans to press ahead with Thursdays vote, a FCC official told TIME late Monday. The vote wouldnt enshrine the new rules, it would only approve whats called a ���notice of proposed rulemaking��� (NPRM), and make��.
Net Neutrality Nonsense - Reason.com
. new rules.* Dozens of major news outlets have trying to read the tea leaves, with several pro-net neutrality writers warning that if the FCCs rules are inadequate it will be the death of the Internet and free speech.. Tech entrepreneurs, ISPs, and investors cant tolerate the months-long to decades-long FCC approval process. Business plans and... Verses DSL which you press a button wait 1 second and then my HD video downloads in 5 min. reply to this. log in or��.
F.C.C. Approves Net Neutrality Rules and Braces for Fight.
The F.C.C. approved new rules regarding access to the Internet that are sure to attract opposition from Republicans and in the courts.. Public interest advocates think the rules stop far short of ensuring free speech.
People Mover resumes service
. 2.9-mile light rail system that loops through downtown Detroit. However, workers could still be seen walking the track over Fort Street after 11 a.m. today. Officials said individual cars would be returned to service after passing inspection. Rides.
Net Neutrality Supporters Raise Questions About FCC Delay
Wheeler had previously said that he wanted to have net neutrality rules established by the end of 2014. That has evidently changed. Kim Hart, a spokeswoman for the FCC, told The Huffington Post Monday that an open Internet vote will not be on the.