The new telecom act is called COPE Act of 2006 (Communications Opportunity, Promotion and Enhancement Act of 2006).
It passed through the House Energy & Commerce Committee and does little to provide Net Neutrality protection.
Rep Ed Markey from Massachusetts offered an amendment to establish real Net Neutrality. It was defeated in committee. There's a map that will tell you whether your representative voted against Net Neutrality in committee. (I love the map)
From the great states of MO and IL,
these folks voted against net neutrality:
MO - Representative Roy Blunt: 202-225-6536
IL - Representative John Shimkus: 202-225-5271
IL - Representative Bobby L. Rush ( a sponsor of the act): 202-225-4372
this person voted for net neutrality
IL - Representative Janice Schakowsky: 202-225-2111
The COPE act will come up for a vote next week. If you need contact information for your congressperson click here. Y'know, if you've got something to say.
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