Note:  Just so everyone knows, I will continue to provide coverage on all stories (even both sides) on this subject of "Net Neutrality".  I believe it is very important that all data packets are treated the same.  Not to say there are not other issues involved with this subject that also have merit like excessive amounts of certain kinds of traffic.  But I believe the first important step is to make sure we treat the packets the same then we can approach those other issues with the proper arguement.

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The gavel has fallen on the 109th Congress marking the demise of entrenched corporate efforts to legislate away our Internet freedoms — and a stunning victory for real people who want to retain control of the Internet.

The fate of Net Neutrality has now been passed to what appears to be a more Web-friendly Congress.

Our Coalition pledges to work with new Members to craft policies that ensure all Americans can access the Internet and enjoy the unlimited choices it has to offer.

The end of this Congress — and death of Sen. Ted Stevens’ bad bill — gives us the chance to have a long overdue public conversation about what the future of the Internet should look like. This will not only include ensuring Net Neutrality, but making the Internet faster, more affordable and accessible." 

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