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WASHINGTON — On Monday, in an “interview” conducted via YouTube as a follow-up to his State of the Union speech, President Barack Obama reaffirmed his strong commitment to maintaining an open and neutral Internet.

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, Free Press filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission outlining policies that are most critical to the success of the congressionally mandated national broadband plan to bring high-speed Internet to all Americans.

WASHINGTON — In response to Comcast’s filing at the Federal Communications Commission on its public interest commitments under its proposed takeover of NBC, Free Press Executive Director Josh Silver said, “Comcast’s claims that this merger will benefit consumers are positively Orwellian.

WASHINGTON — A new report released today examines the history of the U.S. government’s role in subsidizing the gathering and distribution of news and information.

WASHINGTON — Today, the Federal Communications Commission asked several wireless businesses, including Verizon Wireless, AT&T and Google, for information relating to their assessment of early termination fees.

WASHINGTON — Today, Federal Communications Commissioner Mignon L. Clyburn delivered an inspiring speech at Howard University on the importance of Net Neutrality and broadband access.

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission announced a new initiative to “Examine the Future of Media and Information Needs of Communities in a Digital Age.”

WASHINGTON — In a speech today at the Newseum, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called on all nations to maintain a free and open Internet.

WASHINGTON — In a 198-page filing with the Federal Communications Commission Thursday night, Free Press offered compelling evidence that Network Neutrality rules will promote investment, encourage innovation, create jobs, and spur competition.

WASHINGTON — With the approach of a midnight deadline tonight for comments on the Federal Communications Commission’s proposed rules to safeguard the open Internet, thousands of individuals from all walks of life, as well as small businesses, civil rights groups and women’s groups, are calling for a strong Net Neutrality rule.