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mcouse
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December 10, 2011
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S.J.Res.10 Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States..
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Sen. Sherrod Brown [D, OH] Vote on Passage of S.J.Res.10: Nay -
Sen. Robert Portman [R, OH] Vote on Passage of S.J.Res.10: Aye -
Rep. Steve Austria [R, OH-7] Vote on Passage of S.J.Res.10:
S.J.Res.10 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.
I am writing as your constituent in the 7th Congressional district of Ohio. I support S.J.Res.10 - A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget., and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
Matthew Couse
Sincerely,
Matthew Couse
This letter was a reply from the office of Sen. Sherrod Brown [D, OH] on December 10, 2011.
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Thank you for sending me your comments. Listening to the views of the people I represent in the U.S. Senate is a critical part of my job. I do my best to provide every Ohioan with a prompt response. If you have an urgent matter, please feel free to call any of my offices in Ohio or Washington, DC.
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This letter was a reply from the office of Sen. Sherrod Brown [D, OH] on December 14, 2011.
Reply from Senator Sherrod Brown
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Dear Mr. Couse:
Thank you for sharing your views on the issue of network neutrality.
Since its inception, the Internet has been protected by rules set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that allow open access to all Internet content. These rules generally prevent telecommunications carriers from blocking or limiting access to specific Internet content.
However, as demands on the web have exploded, particularly through the use of mobile devices and increasing video traffic, our country faces a situation in which less and less bandwidth is available to handle the load. Providers have been examining new ways to manage growing demand, including fees for faster service and limitations on available services and applications.
On December 21, 2010, as a result of new industry practices that seek to manage internet traffic, the FCC established rules to govern the network management of broadband Internet access providers. These new rules will require service providers to inform customers of their network management practices, allow customers to use any lawful content without being subject to ?blocking? by the provider, and prevent providers from unreasonably discriminating between Internet content services.
The rules are set to take effect on November 20, 2011, but are facing challenges on several fronts. A lawsuit pending in the court of appeals questions the FCC?s authority to regulate Internet service providers to this extent. Additionally, Senate Joint Resolution 6 (S.J.Res.6) - which failed to pass - expresses disapproval of the new rules.
A key to the Internet?s strength and success has been its openness ? to both ideas and people. I would be concerned by any development that restricted people?s access to the Internet or their ability to choose what sites or applications to use. However, I can also understand concerns that something must be done to make sure that increasing traffic not clog Internet bandwidth.
With implementation of the rules approaching, this debate will no doubt continue in the coming weeks. I will continue to closely monitor net neutrality legislation to be sure that we maintain an open and thriving online community for all internet users. Should the Senate consider additional legislation on this issue, I will keep your views in mind.
Thank you for writing.
Sincerely,
Sherrod Brown
United States Senator
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Dear Mr. Couse:
Thank you for sharing your views on the issue of network neutrality.
Since its inception, the Internet has been protected by rules set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that allow open access to all Internet content. These rules generally prevent telecommunications carriers from blocking or limiting access to specific Internet content.
However, as demands on the web have exploded, particularly through the use of mobile devices and increasing video traffic, our country faces a situation in which less and less bandwidth is available to handle the load. Providers have been examining new ways to manage growing demand, including fees for faster service and limitations on available services and applications.
On December 21, 2010, as a result of new industry practices that seek to manage internet traffic, the FCC established rules to govern the network management of broadband Internet access providers. These new rules will require service providers to inform customers of their network management practices, allow customers to use any lawful content without being subject to ?blocking? by the provider, and prevent providers from unreasonably discriminating between Internet content services.
The rules are set to take effect on November 20, 2011, but are facing challenges on several fronts. A lawsuit pending in the court of appeals questions the FCC?s authority to regulate Internet service providers to this extent. Additionally, Senate Joint Resolution 6 (S.J.Res.6) - which failed to pass - expresses disapproval of the new rules.
A key to the Internet?s strength and success has been its openness ? to both ideas and people. I would be concerned by any development that restricted people?s access to the Internet or their ability to choose what sites or applications to use. However, I can also understand concerns that something must be done to make sure that increasing traffic not clog Internet bandwidth.
With implementation of the rules approaching, this debate will no doubt continue in the coming weeks. I will continue to closely monitor net neutrality legislation to be sure that we maintain an open and thriving online community for all internet users. Should the Senate consider additional legislation on this issue, I will keep your views in mind.
Thank you for writing.
Sincerely,
Sherrod Brown
United States Senator
Stay connected with what's happening in Congress. Sign up here for regular updates on the issues you care about the most: http://brown.senate.gov/newsletter/landing
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