Senate Democrats have put together 50 votes for a measure meant to block the Federal Communications Commission's December decision to end net neutrality rules put in place by the Obama administration.
Democrats are just one GOP vote shy of the 51-vote threshold for a Senate resolution of disapproval, which would strike down the FCC's December rules change.
"With full caucus support," Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said, "it's clear that Democrats are committed to fighting to keep the internet from becoming the Wild West where ISPs are free to offer premium service to only the wealthiest customers while average consumers are left with far inferior options."
The Democrats' effort won the support of its first Republican backer, Sen. Susan Collins (Maine), last Tuesday.
(Score: 2) by JoeMerchant on Thursday January 18 2018, @02:44AM (1 child)
I know the fellow who negotiated the monopoly deal for internet service for the city of Brisbane for the period roughly 1996-2006... in his next job contract he had a "business class" clause - wouldn't go to the airport unless the company was paying for business class or better tickets. (In other words, after the Brisbane deal, he never had to work again, but just did it for the fun.)
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(Score: 2) by MostCynical on Thursday January 18 2018, @04:50AM
Hey, no one said it stayed good! Even before they ostarted to sell bits of it, it was goingdown hill..
https://www.amscot.com.au/Sell-Shares/Telstra/ [amscot.com.au]
http://www.accountantplus.com.au/telstra-shares-cost-base-for-capital-gains/ [accountantplus.com.au]
https://hotcopper.com.au/threads/issue-price-of-ipo.2465070/ [hotcopper.com.au]
Then, https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/your-guide-to-telstra-s-share-buy-back-1809186 [intelligentinvestor.com.au]
Some contractors and suppliers did very well; Linesmen, people waiting for repairs, most others, not so.
"I guess once you start doubting, there's no end to it." -Batou, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex