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President Obama Urges the FCC to Enforce Net Neutrality
The message from some 80 percent of Americans to the Federal Communications Commission is essentially, “don’t mess with the Internet.” President Obama is also on board. But major interests say “net neutrality” may not be all it’s cracked up to be.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenThe message from some 80 percent of Americans to the Federal Communications Commission is essentially, “don’t mess with the Internet.” President Obama is also on board. But major interests say “net neutrality” may not be all it’s cracked up to be.
Also, President Obama to protect up to five million from deportation, and landing on a comet in outer space -- three times.
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3 storiesObama to Protect Up to Five Million from Deportation
Republicans have already warned President Obama about “playing with fire,” but it appears he will order protection from deportation for some five million immigrants any way. Fawn Johnson reports for the National Journal .
Read the story7 minIs "Net Neutrality" Essential to the American Way of Life?
The Federal Communications Commission is faced with a crucial decision on open access to the Internet. A survey shows 80 percent of Americans want the FCC to prohibit providers from giving enhanced access to customers that pay more. Now the President agrees .
Read the story34 minRosetta Probe Lander Sending Images from Comet
The European Space Agency’s lander called Philae is sending pictures back from a comet speeding through outer space at 11,000 miles an hour. Philae appeared to have landed in just the right place, but then bounced twice — so it actually landed three times. Now its position may be a problem.
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