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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has issued the following statement after Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai’s proposal to roll back the reclassification of broadband as a “common carrier” under Title II of the Communications Act was announced.
 
“The action by the previous FCC to impose a heavy-handed regulatory framework on the Internet was a misguided decision from the start. It’s critical we maintain an open Internet that doesn’t harm investment and innovation, and where consumers are protected. With that in mind, I commend Chairman Pai’s efforts to undo the Title II reclassification. Now is the time for all stakeholders to come to the table to find legislative common ground, and provide certainty for consumers, providers, and businesses that rely on the Internet.”  
 
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