Note:  This is not a good decision at all.  People should be aware that there are some interests in the Communications industry that are really trying to rewrite how "public interest" is handled.  If you agree or disagree please call your local representative and tell them how you feel.  If you don't express your opinion now there will be alot of "closed door" decisions that are being made that you will not have a chance to weigh in on.

"The Federal Communications Commission has agreed to change cable franchising laws so that local communities have less control over incoming pay-television providers.

The vote was pushed for by the telecom giants Verizon and AT&T. The measure was passed by a three to two vote -- with Democratic commissioners, Michael Copps and Jonathan Adelstein dissenting.  Critics of the FCC's decision are already planning a court challenge."

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