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Harry Reid will lead the latest attempt by the Democrats to broadly expand the authority of executive branch agencies over the Internet!

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Reid, Dems secretly push another internet control bill.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, following a recent anti-piracy legislative debacle with SOPA and PIPA, will lead his second effort of 2012 to push Internet-regulating legislation, this time in the form of a new cybersecurity bill. The expected bill is the latest attempt by the Democrats to broadly expand the authority of executive branch agencies over the Internet.

Details about the bill remain shrouded in secrecy. Clues available to the public suggest that the bill might be stronger than President Barack Obama’s cybersecurity proposal, which was released in May 2011. Reid said that he would bring the bill — expected to come out of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, chaired by Connecticut independent Sen. Joe Lieberman — to the floor during the first Senate work period of 2012.

A classified meeting behind closed doors in October 2011 between key Senate committee leaders with jurisdiction over cybersecurity and White House officials, took place at the request of the Obama administration. Lieberman, in an interview with The Hill in October, said that past Senate cybersecurity bills were considerably stronger than the White House proposal.

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Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) withdrew as a co-sponsor of the Protect IP Act in the Senate.

Friday, January 20th, 2012

Rubio, 2 Others Withdraw Support of Anti-piracy Bills

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) withdrew as a co-sponsor of the Protect IP Act in the Senate, and Reps. Lee Terry (R-Neb.) and Ben Quayle (R-Ariz.) said they were pulling their names from the companion House bill.

Rubio said on Facebook that after the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously passed its bill last year, he has “heard legitimate concerns about the impact the bill could have on access to the Internet and about a potentially unreasonable expansion of the federal government’s power to impact the Internet.”

“Congress should listen and avoid rushing through a bill that could have many unintended consequences,” Rubio said. With his withdrawal, the number of co-sponsors drops to 39.

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Obama Government Takes Huge Step this Sunday to Control Internet

Monday, November 14th, 2011

Obama has been pushing for the federal government to take control of the Internet in the US and now it seems that a huge step towards that goal is about to take effect.
On Sunday, Nov. 20, ‘Net Neutrality’ will take effect. Proponents have claimed that the regulation is necessary to insure neutrality of internet service; however, they are not being forthright in their depiction.

Many believe the ultimate goal of net neutrality is to eliminate all private internet service providers resulting in the US government ending up as the only internet provider left. And as the only provider, they would regulate who does and who doesn’t have access to the internet as well as regulate website content of all US based sites.

President of Less Government and editor-in-chief of StopNetRegualtion.org, Seton Motley explained it this way,

“The godfather of the media reform movement, a man by the name of Robert McChesney, said [net] neutrality does not commandeer control of the Internet,” [Motley cites.] “‘We’re not at the point yet,’ he actually uses that sentence, ‘but the ultimate objective is to eradicate the media capitalists from the phone and cable companies and to divest them from control.’”

“At which point, they will be rationing bandwidth, just like ObamaCare will result in rationing of healthcare. And when that happens, if they’re choosing websites that get bandwidth, and they’re choosing between Daily Kos [and] MoveOn.org vs. National Review and American Spectator, who’s the government going to choose?”

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If you are not worried about a weak Obama, this should terrify you!!!!

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

UN Control of the Internet?

    NOT OUR Internet!!!!

Cybercommand chief opposes U.N. net control
The commander of the U.S. Cyber Command said Thursday that he does not favor giving the United Nations the power to regulate the Internet.

Some regulations are needed to protect critical networks that control electrical power, banking, transportation and other key elements of society, Army Gen. Keith Alexander, who is also director of the National Security Agency, said after a speech to a security conference.

But asked whether the U.N. should have a regulation role, Gen. Alexander said: “No. I’m not for regulating, per se. I’m concerned about it, and this is a tough question. I would say, generally speaking, I’m not into that portion of regulating as you would espouse.”

Read the entire article.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/oct/20/cybercommand-chief-opposes-un-net-control

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Very interesting responses to my Request to OUR Congressional representatives in Washington from Florida.

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Very interesting responses to my Request to OUR Congressional representatives in Washington from Florida. The question wanted to know their position on the Internect and Federal Communications Commission rules.

From Rep Thomas J. Rooney:
Thank you for contacting me regarding net-neutrality. I appreciate your comments and this opportunity to address your concerns. You decide who is for freedom & who is for big government.

Since the Telecommunications Act of 1996 was passed into law, new technologies and advancements in telecommunications have surfaced. These developments occurred so rapidly that Congress recognized the need to update the law.

I want to be clear that I support a hands-off approach to the internet. I don’t believe in taxing the internet or regulating it. The internet has flourished beyond anyone’s imagination and I do not think Congress should be responsible for slowing it down. Please be assured that I will continue to protect an open and free internet that will allow it to grow and thrive.

Several proposals have been introduced in Congress that address telecommunications reform. Please know that as legislation develops I will be sure to keep your views in mind.

Again, thank you for contacting me with your concerns. I encourage you to visit my website at www.rooney.house.gov to sign up for my e-newsletter.
Sincerely,
Thomas J. Rooney
Member of Congress

Fron Sen. Bill Nelson:
Thank you for contacting me about consumers having unfettered access to the Internet.
On September 23, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published rules to codify open Internet rules to ensure that consumers, businesses, and service providers continue to have equal access to the Internet. The rules are based on the four principles introduced by the FCC in 2005 and two additional rules to ensure nondiscrimination and transparency.
As a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, I have supported legislation that would put rules in place to ensure equal treatment of all Internet content and to protect the ability of consumers to access the lawful content of their choosing. I recently wrote to FCC Chairman Genachowski in support of protections to ensure an open and secure Internet and a thriving, competitive marketplace for consumers, producers, and service providers.
I appreciate your interest in this important issue, and I encourage you to visit the Federal website www.openinternet.gov where you can receive information about developments in this process and participate in the national dialogue about net neutrality. If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Bill Nelson

We did not receive a response Fron Sen. Rubio.

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We have seen around the world during “the Arab Spring,” governments have made people turn off the Internet.

Sunday, September 18th, 2011

This is very interesting, read and see what you think.

In 60 days, the President Obama FCC regulations could bring a “Fairness Doctrine” type control to the web. The old broadcaster Fairness Doctrine required [forced] broadcasters to devote some [a lot] of their airtime to discussing controversial matters of public interest, and to air contrasting [one-sided liberal] views regarding those matters. The main agenda for the doctrine was to allow the current administration to be able to control what opinions viewers are exposed to. Though it may come across as supporting fair and balanced reporting, the current President Obama FCC stacks the deck against every American!

The new regulations that will be promulgated could force websites to “balance fair treatment of competing content.” So like the old “Fairness Doctrine” the new regulations that the FCC could create would force individual websites to provide content we believe to be liberal tripe or have the legal costs ready to defend ourselves.

Additionally, as we have seen around the world during “the Arab Spring,” governments have made people turn off the Internet. We must insure that this NEVER happens in the United States of America!
President Obama has taken control of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and of YOUR Internet service.

In reality, the US government can turn OFF the Internet!

Last Friday, overshadowed by the 9-11 events, the White House Office of Management and Budget signed off on this ruling, paving the way for its publication in the Federal Register, a process that usually takes one to three weeks. These controversial new Internet rules adopted late last year by the Federal Communications Commission (on a vote of 3-2—3 Democrats appointed by Obama versus 2 Republicans) are one step closer to reality, which will create additional lawsuits.

Here is the bottom line: President Obama wants to take away your Internet freedom. He has already declared his FCC has the “right” to REGULATE your Internet.

Will this curtail Freedom of Speech? YES
Will this hurt Freedom of Assembly? YES
Will it undermine Freedom of Association? YES

Our federal GOVERNMENT wants to INTRUDE INTO YOUR INTERNET! They want to oversee the CONTENT of your Internet! And we must fax Congress today! NOW!

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Poker Pro Annie Duke, goes before Financial Services Committee.

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010


Finally Barney Frank has something right. But what is wrong with Republican Spencer Bachus. Spencer Bachus and others have voiced the concern that legalizing Internet gambling in the United States essentially equates to placing a 24-hour casino in every person’s bedroom. Spencer, GET OUT of MY BEDROOM!! Stop telling Americans that YOU know better than the people your talking down to. You were elected to follow the constitution and NOT decide how adults spend their money and live their lives. What happened to the Republicans being the party of smaller less intrusive GOVERNMENT? Americans do not need or want you are your Congress knows best what should be your morale’s. Start doing your job in CONGRESS and stick with the constitution. Americans are fed up with ALL parties and politicians taking our money to give to others and telling us how to live with what is left.

Financial Services Committee Hearing Features Annie Duke
By Dan Cypra – Jul 20th, 2010
Wednesday’s hearing on Internet gambling in the House Financial Services Committee has been pushed back one hour to 2:00pm ET. Also announced on Tuesday were the five witnesses that will present testimony in front of the Barney Frank-led group.

Included in the panel is Poker News Daily Guest Columnist, UB.com sponsored pro, and reigning National Heads-Up Poker Championship winner Annie Duke. The “Celebrity Apprentice” runner-up’s testimony was published on the House Financial Services Committee’s web site earlier today and reads in part, “At its most basic level, the issue before this committee is personal freedom – the right of individual Americans to do what they want in the privacy of their homes without the intrusion of the government.”

Duke will speak on behalf of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the 1.2 million member strong lobbying group for the industry. After providing several personal freedom arguments, Duke will share a new vantage point on HR 2267, the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act: “To be clear, HR 2267 is not a bill that expands Internet gambling in America. It simply provides the appropriate government safeguards to an industry that currently exists and continues to grow.”

Ranking Member Spencer Bachus and others have voiced the concern that legalizing Internet gambling in the United States essentially equates to placing a 24-hour casino in every person’s bedroom. In response, Duke will argue in her testimony on Wednesday, “Under a U.S.-regulated system, an authorized licensee would be required to have technologies in place to prevent minors from playing.”

Joining Duke to speak in front of the 71-member Committee is Ed Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Discovery Federal Credit Union on behalf of the Credit Union National Association. Representing the Commerce Casino, which is entrenched in a battle of its own over legalized intrastate online poker in California, will be Tom Malkasian, its Vice Chairman and Director of Strategic Planning.

Rounding out the five-witness panel are the Mohegan Tribe’s Lynn Malerba and Law Enforcement and Anti-Terrorism Consultant Michael Fagan. Once again, no representatives from the United States Treasury or Federal Reserve will be present. The two government agencies were responsible for delaying mandatory compliance with the regulations of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) for six months in late November. In a December House Financial Services Committee hearing, Bachus called for Treasury and Federal Reserve officials to be present at a follow-up hearing.

No markup of HR 2267 is scheduled for tomorrow. Poker fans can catch the proceedings via a webcast on the official web site of the House Financial Services Committee and the event in Room 2128 of the Rayburn House Office Building will likely run one to two hours.

Internet gambling is the only topic on the docket for the Committee on Wednesday. As a follow-up, monetary policy and the state of the economy will take center stage on Thursday. Congress was out from July 5th to 9th for the Fourth of July and is scheduled to recess once again from August 9th to September 10th. Its target adjournment date is October 8th, one month ahead of November’s general elections in the United States.

If HR 2267 is not acted upon by the end of the year, it will be deemed “dead” and must be reintroduced in the new Congress, which will convene in January. The measure was introduced in May 2009 and has attracted 69 co-sponsors, both Democrats and Republicans. Its tax companion bill, Jim McDermott’s HR 4976, was discussed in the House Ways and Means Committee two months ago, but was not acted upon.

Good luck on freeing poker for Americans with out raping us with taxes.

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New Bill Gives Obama ‘Kill Switch’ To Shut Down The Internet.

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

http://www.prisonplanet.com/new-bill-gives-obama-kill-switch-to-shut-down-the-internet.html

Doesn’t this scare you??? Has the GOVERNMENT gone way to far toward Stalinist, Fascist controls of our country and our Internet?
Where is Al Gore when the Internet needs him??

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Is the Government coming for YOUR Internet?

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

June 10, 2010 09:08 AM

WATCHMOREPhil Kerpen on the FCC’s Threatened Takeover of the Internet
Will the FCC get away with regulating the Internet?
By Phil Kerpen
AFP Policy Director

In its effort to impose heavy-handed regulations on the Internet – an idea with little support from the American public or Congress – the Obama administration turned to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to simply pretend Congress has given it authority to regulate. That effort was blocked when the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously struck down the FCC’s regulatory proposals in Comcast v. FCC.

President Obama and his close friend and FCC chairman Julius Genachowski, however, reacted to the court decision not by going to Congress through the legitimate legislative process, but by escalating their regulatory assault. They are now pursuing the reclassification of the Internet as an old-fashioned public utility, an unprecedented reversal of long-standing policy that would give the government sweeping authority to regulate the Internet. It’s a Washington takeover.

Internet access has never been regulated like old-fashioned telephone lines – classified as Title II under the Telecommunications Act. The FCC settled the matter in 1998, when the Commission, under Clinton-appointed Chairman William Kennard, demolished the same reclassification arguments being made today in that year’s Report to Congress:

“Our findings in this regard are reinforced by the negative policy consequences of a conclusion that Internet access services should be classed as “telecommunications” . . . Classifying Internet access services as telecommunications services could have significant consequences for the global development of the Internet. We recognize the unique qualities of the Internet, and do not presume that legacy regulatory frameworks are appropriately applied to it.”

Yet the FCC has now proposed to do precisely that, to apply an inappropriate legacy regulatory framework to the Internet. It’s a huge mistake because free-market Internet policy has been a tremendous success. The Internet – in the absence of regulation – has flourished into a remarkable engine of economic growth, innovation, competition, and free expression. The FCC would reverse a remarkably successful policy without an honest public debate and without asking Congress to change the law.

The FCC’s proposal is extreme, and has been developed and supported by extremists. Consider the words of one of the leading advocates of the proposal, Robert McChesney, founder of the left-wing group Free Press, whose former communications director now works at the FCC and whose former policy director now works at the State Department. McChesney wrote: “What we want to have in the U.S. and in every society is an Internet that is not private property, but a public utility.” He went on to explain that “the ultimate goal is to get rid of the media capitalists in the phone and cable companies and to divest them from control.”

This extreme policy change is opposed by a broad bipartisan coalition that supports continuing the successful free-market Internet policy of the past twelve years. Congressman Gene Green of Texas recently led a letter signed by 74 House Democrats urging the FCC to back down and concluding: “We urge you not to move forward with a proposal that undermines critically important investment in broadband and the jobs that come with it.”

The dean of the House Democratic Caucus, John Dingell, who was intimately involved in writing the 1996 Telecom Act, sent his own letter to the FCC noting that he supports reasonable regulation but has “strong reservations about the course the Commission is presently taking with respect to the regulation of broadband access services.”

The Federal Communications Commission’s plan would have such a dramatic negative effect on investment that respected sector analyst Craig Moffett at Bernstein Research dubbed it “the nuclear option.”

When an unelected federal bureaucracy like the FCC proposes sweeping new powers for itself without a vote of Congress, it is appropriate to alert the public. In fact, only by mobilizing the public against such FCC extremism can we prompt Congress to take up the issue and create a more reasonable policy.

Read more: http://www.americansforprosperity.org/060710-phil-kerpen-fccs-threatened-takeover-internet#ixzz0qSnyPjR4

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