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Sen. Markey: Push on to overturn ‘net neutrality’ decision

Ed Markey
Senator Ed Markey at a press conference in Bonn, Germany for the COP 23 Conference. Lukas Schulze / Getty Images

BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Edward Markey says 40 senators are co-sponsoring a resolution designed to overturn what he called the “anti-consumer” regulations passed by the Federal Communications Commission to end “net neutrality.”

The Massachusetts Democrat said 30 members are needed to send the resolution to the Senate floor for a vote. A simple majority is needed to pass it.

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The FCC repealed the Obama-era “net neutrality” rules in December, giving internet service providers like Verizon, Comcast and AT&T a free hand to slow or block websites and apps as they see fit or charge more for faster speeds.

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Of the 40 senators supporting the resolution, 38 are Democrats and two are independents. Markey will have to win over the remaining Democratic senators and a handful of Republicans to pass the measure.

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