Today's Quote 07.31.06
Don't expect a quick decision from Congress on network neutrality. Not deciding is too profitable. The stakes are huge for both sides, so both are pouring millions of dollars into political contributions and lobbying to press their argument. Now you know why Congress would let this debate linger on. As long as the issue stays in play, the money keeps flowing. "Telecom reform has been a cash cow for members of Congress," says Brookings Institution congressional scholar Thomas Mann. "The battles go on for years, and the fundraising requests never stop."