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Rep. McNerney Statement on FCC Vote on Broadband Access

Statement

Date: Feb. 26, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Technology and Communication

Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09) issued the following statement after today's FCC vote to adopt new rules concerning broadband access in the U.S.:

"Today, the FCC took a historic step in voting to protect the internet as we know it. Reliable broadband access is essential for the future of commerce, education, and innovation in this country. The FCC clearly took into account the more than four million public comments they received in advance of their decision.

"Today's vote is an important step in an ongoing process to keep the internet as open for innovation and economic growth as possible. The FCC is responsible for providing the framework for internet communications, and I look forward to the release of the order. I will continue to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure that we empower consumers and businesses as technologies change and advance."


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