FCC Meeting on Net Neutrality Interrupted by Apparent Security Threat

Rep. Hoyer Is Disappointed With Net Neutrality Ruling
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The Federal Communications Commission, citing a security threat, briefly adjourned a meeting as it prepared to vote on rolling back net neutrality regulations.

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai gaveled the meeting adjourned "on advice of security" shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday when a female staff member approached the dais and handed Pai a piece of paper. Armed security guards told attendees to leave bags and coats behind.