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FTC Issues Stealth Regulations over Internet of Things
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, the FTC released a report recommending “best practices” around privacy and data security for the “Internet of Things” — connected smart...
The FTC Used to Care About Tradeoffs
The FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection doesn’t seem to care much for cost-benefit analysis. But it’s worth remembering that the idea (much cherished by Carter-era...
Are Democrats Serious about Net Neutrality?
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, House and Senate Subcommittees held hearings on a Republican discussion draft for legislation to protect an Open Internet and FCC Chairman...
Congress Must Rein in the FCC on Internet Regulation
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, a diverse coalition of web entrepreneurs, investors, telecom and antitrust experts, and policy organizations urged lawmakers of both parties to take...
Obama Prefers Unilateral Fiat over Legislative Compromise on Net Neutrality
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Sen. John Thune and Rep. Fred Upton released a discussion draft of legislation that would authorize the FCC to enforce net...
Republicans Come to the Table on Net Neutrality, but Will Democrats Join Them?
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, in an op-ed for Reuters, Senator John Thune and Congressman Fred Upton announced plans to pursue a public process for bipartisan...