'Net Neutrality' Debate Heats Up As Lawmakers Return To D.C.

'NET NEUTRALITY' DEBATE HEATS UP AS LAWMAKERS RETURN TO DC
[SOURCE: Technology Daily, AUTHOR: Drew Clark]
Leading Democrats, a more united technology community and the nonprofit sector are pushing for substantially new "network neutrality" language in House telecommunications legislation. The triple whammy of renewed opposition to the current bill is likely to complicate the drive by House Commerce Committee Joe Barton (R-TX) to win approval. His legislation is highly favored by Bell telephone companies seeking to quickly enter the pay-television market on a nationwide basis. It is scheduled for a Wednesday committee vote. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has scheduled a Tuesday meeting with panel Democrats, said Rep. Rick Boucher (D-VA) and industry sources. The meeting could signal that House Democrats may oppose Barton's legislation, which is co-sponsored by Rep Bobby Rush (D-IL).
http://www.njtelecomupdate.com/lenya/telco/live/tb-ITZV1145903683299.html

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