The FCC in December repealed the Obama-era “net neutrality” rules, allowing internet providers to block or slow websites as long as they disclose the practice. Aaron Bernstein / Reuters The FCC in December repealed the Obama-era “net neutrality” rules. On Wednesday, senators officially filed a petition to force a net neutrality vote and 10 hours of floor debate under the Congressional Review Act. Bill Clark via Getty Images Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass has been an outspoken defender of net neutrality. In February, a coalition of 22 state attorneys general refiled legal challenges intended to block the Trump administration’s repeal of net neutrality.

Source: Huffington Post May 10, 2018 16:41 UTC