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House GOP Fails in Latest Attacks on Lifeline, Still Takes Aim at Internet Users and Cable Customers
June 22, 2016
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday night, the House of Representatives voted down legislation aimed at cutting off subsidies to a program that helps low-income families subscribe to essential communications services.
Free Press: Court Win Gives FCC the Power to Protect Net Neutrality
June 14, 2016
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rejected an industry challenge and upheld the Federal Communications Commission’s Open Internet Order in all respects, stating that the agency exercised its proper authority when it reclassified broadband internet access as a telecom service under Title II of the Communications Act.
17 Organizations Release 2016 Internet Policy Platform
June 13, 2016
WASHINGTON — On Monday, 17 public interest organizations released the 2016 Internet Policy Platform, which features specific policy proposals to advance free speech, access, choice, privacy, transparency and openness.
House Appropriations Committee Renews Attacks on Internet Users with Harmful Riders in Spending Bill
June 9, 2016
WASHINGTON — On Thursday, the House Appropriations Committee passed the 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. The legislation includes numerous harmful policy riders, including three measures that significantly restrict the Federal Communications Commission’s ability to enforce the agency’s Open Internet Order.
Free Press Urges the FCC to Protect the Privacy of Broadband Users
May 27, 2016
WASHINGTON — On Friday, Free Press submitted comments in support of Internet user privacy protections as part of the Federal Communications Commission’s proposed rulemaking on “Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services.”
Appeals Court Again Tells FCC to Get to Work on Broadcast Diversity and Localism
May 25, 2016
WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia found that the Federal Communications Commission had “unreasonably delayed” action to promote broadcast diversity and to increase opportunities for ownership of local TV and radio stations by women and people of color.
Racial Justice Groups and Independent Producers Urge the FCC to Unlock the Box
May 24, 2016
WASHINGTON — A coalition of more than 30 organizations, including racial justice groups and independent content creators, filed a letter with the Federal Communications Commission on Monday as part of the agency’s set-top box rulemaking.
FCC Approves Merger to Create Price-Gouging Cable Giant
May 6, 2016
WASHINGTON — According to several news reports, the Federal Communications Commission has voted to approve Charter Communications’ $90 billion takeover of Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks.
FCC Moves to Approve Wasteful Cable Merger, Sticking American Consumers with the Bill
April 25, 2016
WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission today circulated an order to approve Charter Communications’ $90 billion takeover of Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks.
House Republican Bill Undermines Open Internet and Exposes Americans to Abuse from Cable and Phone Giants
April 15, 2016
WASHINGTON — The House on Friday passed legislation introduced by Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Illinois) that would limit the Federal Communications Commission’s ability to protect Internet users from abuses by broadband access companies like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon.

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