The FCC Isn't That Moved by Obama's Net Neutrality Push
Analyzing the FCC's statement on net neutrality following Obama's on Monday.
Chairman Tom Wheeler of the Federal Communications Commission
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This story contains corrected material, published on Nov. 12, 2014
Siva Vaidhyanathan knows about net neutrality. As Robertson Professor in Media Studies a the University of Virginia, he's one of the leading voices on the issue. So when President Obama's clear backing of net neutrality on Monday was followed by a lukewarm reply from the Federal Communications Commission, we turned to Vaidhyanathan. Here, he translates the letter, which was signed by Chairman Tom Wheeler.