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Net Neutrality Rules Take Effect
On Friday, June 12, 2015, the FCC's Open Internet Order, rules governing net neutrality, went into effect. The FCC published its rules in the Federal Register on April 13, 2015...
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ARL Applauds Senate on Passage of USA FREEDOM Act
On June 2, 2015, the US Senate voted in favor of the USA FREEDOM Act—legislation that bans the bulk collection of records that has been practiced by the National Security...
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House of Representatives Passes USA FREEDOM Act; Senate to Act Quickly
On Wednesday, May 13, 2015, the US House of Representatives voted in favor of the USA FREEDOM Act—legislation that bans bulk collection of records under Section 215 of the USA...
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USA FREEDOM Act Reintroduced in House and Senate; ARL Urges Swift Passage
On April 28, 2015, members of the US House of Representatives and Senate introduced new versions of the USA FREEDOM Act. This legislation would put an end to the current...
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Net Neutrality Lawsuits Filed; Congress to Review FCC’s Open Internet Order
On April 13, 2015, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published in the Federal Register its final Open Internet Order protecting net neutrality. The rule—which the FCC voted to approve...
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FCC Publishes Final Net Neutrality Rule; Lawsuits to Follow
On April 13, 2015, the FCC published its final Open Internet Order governing net neutrality in the Federal Register. The rule will become effective on June 12, 2015, 60 days...
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LCA Joins Letter to the International Trade Commission
On April 10, 2015, the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) signed onto a letter to the US International Trade Commission urging the Commission to reconsider its position of authority on pure...
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FCC Open Internet Order Incorporates Proposals by Library and Higher Education Groups
On February 26, 2015, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted its new Open Internet Order, ensuring that Internet providers cannot create “fast lanes” and “slow lanes,” by reclassifying broadband...
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New FCC Open Internet Order Incorporates Proposals Made in Filings by Libraries and Higher Education
On Thursday, February 26, 2015 the FCC adopted its Open Internet Order, ensuring that Internet providers cannot create “fast lanes” and “slow lanes” by reclassifying broadband under Title II of...
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ARL Applauds Federal Communications Commission Decision to Support Net Neutrality
Cross-posted from ARL News, originally posted on Thursday, February 26, 2015 *Updated March 4, 2015 to include links to statements by ALA and EDUCAUSE* The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC)...