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Regulating the Internet: How Much Is Too Much?
On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, guest host Sara Terry discusses the debate over "net neutrality," the idea that Internet providers should treat all sources of data equally so that consumers can control what they view and use on the web. Do new federal regulations achieve that goal? In the twenty years since the internet first became a household term, has it accomplished what technology visionaries said it would? Also, sewage spills pollute the California coast after recent storms, and how President Obama's appointees are changing the game at the Supreme Court.
By Sara Terry • • 50m ListenOn our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, guest host Sara Terry leads a debate over "net neutrality," the idea that Internet providers should treat all sources of data equally so that consumers can control what they view and use on the web. Do new federal regulations achieve that goal? In the twenty years since the internet first became a household term, has it accomplished what technology visionaries said it would? Also, sewage spills pollute the California coast after recent storms, and at the Supreme Court the liberal wing is coming back to life, thanks to President Obama's two new appointees to the bench.
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3 storiesSewage Spills Pollute the Coast after Storms
As Southern California braces for more wet weather late tonight, some areas along the coast are still trying to clean up after last week’s storms. Heavy runoff ruptured sewer mains and disabled pumps, spilling hundreds of thousands of gallons of waste into the ocean. Several beaches in Orange County and San Diego now remain closed.
Read the story7 minRegulating the Internet: How Much Is Too Much?
Last week, the Federal Communications Commission adopted its first-ever regulations for the Internet , rules meant to ensure equal access to the flow of cyberspace. But the new rules are already being criticized for not going far enough.
Read the story34 minNew Justices Change the Flavor of the Supreme Court
At the US Supreme Court, President Obama's two appointees are changing the tone of courtroom debates.
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