Wyden to Block Telecom Bill Without Net Neutrality

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) has placed a “hold” on major telecommunications legislation approved by the Senate Commerce Committee until clear language is included in the legislation that prevents discrimination in Internet access, reports Save The Internet Blog.

"Immediately following the Commerce Committee’s vote against a Net Neutrality amendment, Senator Wyden marched onto the floor of the Senate to demand that the legislation include stronger safeguards against phone and cable company discrimination.

A hold signals his intent to filibuster until certain issues in the Stevens’ bill are cleared up."

"The major telecommunications legislation reported today by the Senate Commerce Committee is badly flawed," Wyden told the Senate.

View a video of Wyden's statement on the Agonist.

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emily | 11:27 PM | News, Buzz |
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