Chip Pickering

Consumer Groups Urge Proper Use of Broadband Stimulus

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:15:57 -0400

Full article: redOrbit
Rep. Chip Pickering joined consumer group Free Press in a national conference call aimed at discussing the best way to spend the $7.2 billion set aside for broadband expansion in President Barack Obama's stimulus package.

Ellison, Walz Sign on to Net Neutrality Bill

Stevie Converse — Wed, 21 May 2008 08:48:37 -0400

Full article: Minnesota Monitor
Andy Birkey
If the telecommunications industry has its way, it'll be in charge of what Internet users can and can't see. But the Internet Freedom Preservation Act, a bill now in the House, could level the playing field and ban discriminatory practices.

Democracy and the Web

Stevie Converse — Mon, 19 May 2008 08:09:19 -0400

Full article: New York Times
Cable and telecommunications companies are fighting Net Neutrality with lobbyists and campaign contributions, but these special interests should not be allowed to set Internet policy. It is the job of Congress to protect the Internet’s democratic form.

House Takes Up Net Neutrality Bill

Stevie Converse — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:31:24 -0400

Full article: eWeek
Roy Mark