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Senate panel poised for Net neutrality vote any day now

         

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3:58 pm on Jun 22, 2006 (gmt 0)

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The tussle over Net neutrality regulations appears to be nearing its final stages in Congress.

The Senate Commerce Committee plans to begin on Thursday afternoon what is likely to turn into many hours of debate on a broad, contentious communications bill. Committee aides said they expect scores of amendments and, if feasible, a final vote by day's end--though some said the proceeding could stretch into next week.

Senate panel poised for Net neutrality vote [news.com.com]

The concept of Net neutrality is that network operators must treat all content equally.

celgins

4:16 pm on Jun 22, 2006 (gmt 0)

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This debate will be very interesting. I don't think people realize how much the outcome will affect the future of the Internet.