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H.R.5353: To establish broadband policy and direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a proceeding and public broadband summits to assess competition, consumer protection, and consumer choice issues relating to broadband Internet access services, and for other purposes.

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February 14, 2008 Markey Introduces HR 5353

Legislation designed to prevent broadband Internet providers from unreasonable interference with subscribers access to content was introduced on Wednesday by a senior US lawmaker. Thomas’ summary - HR 5353.

February 14, 2008 AT&T looking for deceptive ways to violate Net Neutrality

Not only do we need to support the Internet Freedom Preservation Act (HR 5353) introduced by Reps. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Chip Pickering (R-Miss.), but we need to oppose any attempt by AT&T, Comcast, Verizon and others to move towards ...

February 14, 2008 Internet Neutrality Bill Would Preserve Internet Freedom (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - The House Subcommittee on Telecommunication and the Internet is bringing the issue of net neutrality back to center stage with its introduction of a new bill called the Internet Freedom Preservation Act (HR 5353). ...

February 14, 2008 Internet Neutrality Bill Would Preserve Internet Freedom ...

... NewsFactor - The House Subcommittee on Telecommunication and the Internet is bringing the issue of net neutrality back to center stage with its introduction of a new bill called the Internet Freedom Preservation Act (HR 5353). ...

February 14, 2008 Two Steps Forward to an Open Internet

On Tuesday, Representatives Ed Markey (D-MA) and Chip Pickering (R-MS) introduced the “Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008” (HR 5353). And on Friday, Media Alliance and a strong cohort of Bay Area organizations are hosting the ...

February 14, 2008 Internet Freedom Preservation Act and Network Management Practices

Ed Markey (D-MA) and Chip Pickering (R-MS) introduced the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 (HR 5353). This bill would "establish broadband policy and direct the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a proceeding and ...

February 14, 2008 Internet Bill a Blow to the Gatekeepers

today launched the latest salvo in the struggle to keep the Internet free from gatekeepers with the introduction of the “Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008” (HR 5353). The bipartisan bill protects Net Neutrality under the ...

February 14, 2008 Some Thoughts on the New Net Neutrality Bill

If passed into law, the bill, HR 5353, would proclaim that it is the policy of the United States to, among other things, "maintain the freedom to use for lawful purposes broadband telecommunications networks, including the Internet, ...

February 13, 2008 The “Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008”

The leading and long-time champions of the Internet and of competition from both sides of the aisle in the US House of Representatives have introduced the “Internet Freedom Preservation Act 2008” (HR 5353) today. ...

February 13, 2008 The “Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008”

The leading and long-time champions of the Internet and of competition from both sides of the aisle in the US House of Representatives have introduced the “Internet Freedom Preservation Act 2008” (HR 5353) today. ...

February 13, 2008 The “Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008”

The leading and long-time champions of the Internet and of competition from both sides of the aisle in the US House of Representatives have introduced the “Internet Freedom Preservation Act 2008” (HR 5353) today. ...

February 13, 2008 The “Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008”

The leading and long-time champions of the Internet and of competition from both sides of the aisle in the US House of Representatives have introduced the “Internet Freedom Preservation Act 2008” (HR 5353) today. ...

February 13, 2008 The “Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008”

The leading and long-time champions of the Internet and of competition from both sides of the aisle in the US House of Representatives have introduced the “Internet Freedom Preservation Act 2008” (HR 5353) today. ...

February 13, 2008 The “Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008”

The leading and long-time champions of the Internet and of competition from both sides of the aisle in the US House of Representatives have introduced the “Internet Freedom Preservation Act 2008” (HR 5353) today. ...

February 13, 2008 The “Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008”

The leading and long-time champions of the Internet and of competition from both sides of the aisle in the US House of Representatives have introduced the “Internet Freedom Preservation Act 2008” (HR 5353) today. ...

February 13, 2008 New 'Net Neutrality' Bill Introduced

I Don't Believe in Imaginary Property writes "Reps Ed Markey (D-MA) and Chip Pickering (R-MS) introduced the 'Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008' (HR 5353) this week. The proposed legislation [PDF] would not legislate what is and ..

February 13, 2008 Net Neutrality Bill Introduced in Congress

Common Cause would like to thank the sponsors of the bipartisan "Internet Freedom Preservation Act 2008" (HR 5353) introduced yesterday by Reps. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Chip Pickering (R-Miss.). This legislation would protect "Network ...

February 13, 2008 Markey Opens 2nd Round of Net Neutrality Fight

Ed Markey’s introduction of HR 5353, a bill supporters are calling the “Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008.” Detractors, of course, will call it many other things, including a revival of 2006-era attempts to write Net Neutrality ...

February 13, 2008 New Bill to Protect Net Neutrality

Representatives Ed Markey and Chip Pickering I introduced a bill at the US House today, called the Internet Freedom Preservation Act (HR 5353), that would not assure net neutrality but would include favorable provisions into the list of ...

February 13, 2008 Join the New Fight for an Open Internet

Why This is Important: Reps. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Chip Pickering (R-Miss.) introduced the "Internet Freedom Preservation Act" (HR 5353) to stop relentless corporate attempts to set up roadblocks on the information superhighway. ...

February 13, 2008 ECA, SaveTheInternet Coalition Laud Net Neutrality Bill

The Internet Freedom Preservation Act 2008 (HR 5353) was introduced today by Reps. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Chip Pickering (R-Miss.). This landmark bill would protect Net Neutrality and spark a much-needed public conversation about the ...

February 13, 2008 CCAGW: Net Neutrality Bill Means Eight Sideshows and One Useless Study

Washington , DC - The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) today condemned the introduction of the misnamed Internet Freedom Preservation Act, HR 5353, by House Subcommittee on Telecommunication and the Internet ...

February 13, 2008 Save Net Neutrality, copy of letter to Rep. Wu, Portland, OR

I am writing today to urge you to co-sponsor the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 (HR 5353). This important, bipartisan legislation protects the free-flowing Internet from blocking, censorship and discrimination by powerful ...

February 13, 2008 Do you love your Internet?

It is known as HR 5353 or the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008. I could get into the nitty gritty of explaining the bill to you in it’s entirety but I want you to read it for yourself. The link above will open Congressman ...

February 13, 2008 Markey Opens 2nd Round of Net Neutrality Fight

Ding! The second round of the Net Neutrality battle officially started today, with Massachusetts Rep. Ed Markey s introduction of HR 5353, a bill supporters are calling the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008. ...

February 13, 2008 NEWS: Save the Internets

In a bipartisan effort, Reps. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Chip Pickering (R-Miss.) introduced HR 5353, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008, to protect net neutrality and call for a public conversation about the future of the.

February 13, 2008 CCAGW: Net Neutrality Bill Means Eight Sideshows and One Useless Study

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) today condemned the introduction of the misnamed Internet Freedom Preservation Act, HR 5353,

February 13, 2008 New majority loses nerve on net neutrality

Source: [b]ZDNet[/b] February 13th, 2008 Now that Democrats have a majority in Congress, they are losing their appetite for direct confrontation with the phone monopolies over network neutrality. HR 5353, introduced by Rep. ...

February 13, 2008 Internet Freedom Preservation Act

Why This is Important: Reps. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Chip Pickering (R-Miss.) introduced the "Internet Freedom Preservation Act" (HR 5353) to stop relentless corporate attempts to set up roadblocks on the information superhighway. ...

February 13, 2008 The “Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008”

The leading and long-time champions of the Internet and of competition from both sides of the aisle in the US House of Representatives have introduced the “Internet Freedom Preservation Act 2008” (HR 5353) today. ...