The GOP game plan on network neutrality

Republicans are looking for every avenue to throw up last-minute roadblocks to the Federal Communications Commission’s plan to adopt new, tougher network neutrality rules. GOP leaders are mounting a multipronged attack on FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s proposed rules, which would ensure all Web traffic is treated equally. They’ve launched investigations into alleged White House interference in the FCC process, drafted an alternative and weaker net neutrality bill, complained the agency is drawing up plans behind closed doors -- and even used net neutrality as a political rallying cry to supporters. The moves amount to an emerging game plan for how Republicans plan to oppose the net neutrality rules, which have the backing of President Barack Obama. While the FCC’s Democratic majority is expected to approve Wheeler’s proposal at its Feb. 26 meeting, the GOP is doing everything it can to cause a delay -- or make the move as politically painful as possible.