House Minority Leader Boehner won't back Dems' network neutrality legislation

House GOP Leader John Boehner (R-OH) will not support a network neutrality bill developed by House Commerce Democrats, three House aides said.

GOP support for the legislation seemed plausible after some phone and cable companies began to push the bill. Industry groups view the measure -- crafted by House Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA) -- as preferable to the stricter regulations under development at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). If a "no" from the leadership means committee Republicans won't endorse, the bill might not see the light of day. House aides said they think Waxman is less likely to introduce the bill if it is not bipartisan.