Taking a HARD look at the Business of Politics

U.S. Rep. Ed Markey, D-Mass, has decided to head the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s telecom panel instead of the chairmanship of a full house committee. This is GREAT news for those of us interested in Telecomm and Media issues. Harold Feld said it better than I could; “I can’t think of better news to close out 2006. Ed Markey displays that rare, brilliant combination of staying true to his principles at all times while still working well in coalition and with his counterparts accross the aisle. On just about every issue I can think of: net neutrality, media ownership, privacy, fair use, consumer protection, digital inclusion, Ed Markey has been a champion and leader.”

This is indeed wonderful news for Net Neutrality supporters! No way will the Telecomms be able to obfuscate, bribe or bluster their way into lucrative and discriminatory anti consumer rulings with Markey at the helm.

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