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President Obama speaks at Cedar Falls Utilities in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Wednesday. He encouraged the Federal Communications Commission to pre-empt state laws that stifle competition for high-speed Internet service.

Broadband A 'Necessity,' Obama Says, As He Pushes FCC To Expand Access

4:58pm January 14, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The president is asking the agency to address state laws that could inhibit competition for high-speed Internet service. The move could draw opposition from major cable and Internet companies.

The White House is backing the Internet.

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The White House Is Backing Strong Open Internet Rules

3:34pm November 10, 2014

by Elise Hu

President Obama is calling on rule-makers to reclassify broadband as a public utility. It would give the FCC much broader authority to stop "fast lanes" and "slow lanes" to the Internet.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady jogs off the field following a 41-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL football game on Monday.

FCC Votes To Eliminate Sports Blackout Rules

6:34pm September 30, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

Unfortunately for sports fans, the rules aren't expected to change much, as the NFL could still negotiate blackout rules through contracts with broadcasters. It does, however, end FCC protection.

Nuala O'Connor, president and CEO of the Center for Democracy and Technology, testifies on net neutrality issues before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

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3.7 Million Comments Later, Here's Where Net Neutrality Stands

6:17pm September 17, 2014

by Elise Hu

A proposal about how to maintain unfettered access to Internet content drew a bigger public response than any single issue in the Federal Communication Commission's history. What's next?

Slow-loading messages will appear on some of your favorite sites Wednesday as part of a protest for net neutrality. But the sites won't actually be loading slower — the banners will be displayed just to make a point.

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Your Favorite Sites Will 'Slow Down' Today, For A Cause

10:41am September 16, 2014

by Elise Hu

Websites including Foursquare, Netflix and WordPress are taking part in Internet Slowdown Day to make a case for unfettered access to the Internet. The slowdown will only be symbolic, not real.

Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of the Internet startup Reddit, says he and his partner had no connections and little money when they started the now-popular site.

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Life Outside The Fast Lane: Startups Wary Of Web Traffic Plan

11:24pm April 26, 2014

by Laura Sydell

The Federal Communications Commission's proposal would let Web companies pay for faster access. But entrepreneurs, like Reddit's co-founder, are wondering how they would have fared with such rules.

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