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Senators Dorgan, Snowe Introduce Legislation for Federal Regulation of Internet

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- FreedomWorks is disappointed that a coalition of liberal Senators has started the 110th Congress with legislation designed to expand government regulation of the Internet. The so- called Internet Freedom Preservation Act is co-sponsored by Sens. John Kerry (D-MA), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Hillary Clinton (D-NY), and Barack Obama (D-IL) and would include 'net neutrality' mandates. Net neutrality would mandate specific business models and pricing for the Internet, and would mark the beginning of a new era of federal political and regulatory control over the Internet.

FreedomWorks is concerned heavy handed government regulation would stifle innovation as America falls further behind the world in this critical sector of the economy. Where the United States was once a leader in technology, we now have fallen to 11th in the world in broadband deployment.

FreedomWorks Chairman and former House Majority Leader Dick Armey commented,

"Common sense tells us that if it ain't broke don't fix it. The real problem is that there is already too much government meddling in the telecom sector. Instead of net neutrality mandates, Congress should move to pass sweeping reforms to bring greater broadband competition to America. That's the best way to ensure an open and dynamic Internet.

"The Internet has done just fine without the help of regulators and politicians. Liberal politicians and groups such as MoveOn.org are promoting the idea that active government interference is necessary to 'save' the Internet. The Internet is the modern frontier of innovation and economic development, and should remain free from regulation. Net neutrality mandates are something true small government supporters need to rally against."

FreedomWorks will continue to advocate against government regulation of the Internet and any attempt to resuscitate net neutrality mandates in the 110th congress. FreedomWorks will continue to lead the effort to stop new Internet regulations by expanding its "call to action" to its nationwide army of volunteer activists. Volunteers all over the country will lobby their legislators on this issue through district office visits and continued calls, letters, and emails.

FreedomWorks is a grassroots organization with over 800,000 members nationwide dedicated to lower taxes, less government, and more freedom.

SOURCE FreedomWorks