More Public Interest Groups support Chairman Genachowski's Open Internet Proposal
Earlier today we published statements of support for Chairman Genachowski's open internet proposal from a variety of public interest groups. Well, the support keeps coming.
Here are a few more statements of support from prominent individuals, civil rights, labor, and consumer groups:
Aneesh Chopra, President Obama's White House Chief Technology Officer, said:
President Obama is strongly committed to net neutrality in order to keep an open Internet that fosters investment, innovation, consumer choice, and free speech. The announced action by FCC Chairman Genachowski, building on the work of Chairman Waxman's collaborative effort to craft legislation in this area, advances this important policy priority.
League of United Latin American Citizens President Margaret Moran said:
Chairman Genachowski today indicated that the FCC is close to resolving this important debate and will issue a draft order that appears to be based on Chairman Waxman's legislation, which LULAC has already endorsed. We find this to be a good compromise to the complex challenge of how to best regulate the internet through the preservation of important net neutrality principles, while securing an environment that encourages access, adoption and continued investment in our digital future.
Speed Matters partner, One Economy, released a statement saying:
One Economy applauds the FCC's statement on the Open Internet and the thoughtful, deliberate, open, and inclusive process that the Chairman took in reaching this point. The FCC, with input from numerous vital constituents, has constructed a balanced framework that provides sufficient flexibility in an ever-changing technological world. We hope that the broadband, content, application, and public interest mcommunities see in this statement common ground to support.
The Future of Music Coalition's statement said:
The two things that are most important to today's musicians and creative entrepreneurs are innovation and access. Today's announcement from Chairman Genachowski is an important step towards preserving that dynamic on the internet. For a decade, Future of Music Coalition has called for a straightforward internet framework that lets artists compete in a legitimate digital music marketplace alongside the biggest companies. Open access to the internet has led to tremendous innovations in the marketplace and inspired countless examples of creative enterprise.
Executive Director of the Hispanic Technology & Telecommunciations Partnership Jason Llorenz said:
The Hispanic Technology & Telecommunications Partnership (HTTP) looks forward to reviewing the FCC's proposed announcement of a compromise on network neutrality that appears to preserve an open Internet while encouraging the continued broadband innovation and investment needed to reach universal Internet adoption and access across America. This middle-ground approach seems to have taken into consideration many of the concerns HTTP has voiced over the past year, on the issue of broadband access and adoption.
National Medical Association President Leonard Weather Jr. said:
Based on today's announcement by the Federal Communications Commission, the National Medical Association believes the FCC is acting prudently by working to develop a middle ground solution for net neutrality rules applied to the internet...If approved, a compromise would enable and promote wider adoption of healthcare solutions, services and information through use of the Internet... Reaching agreement on net neutrality would stimulate further investment in telemedicine technologies; bring affordable access to more Americans, and work to eliminate healthcare disparities in underserved communities.
Senior Reseach Analyst at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation — a Speed Matters partner — Richard Bennett said:
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski unveiled the main elements of a very sensible Open Internet framework in his speech at the FCC today. We believe the Chairman's plan will be broadly supported, and for good reasons. We also believe the plan will help tamp down the often acrimonious controversy over how to best oversee the development of the Internet, establish regulatory clarity, and promote investment in faster and more pervasive broadband networks. We applaud the Chairman's tenacity, his commitment to a consultative process, and eagerly await the text of the framework.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, President of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition said:
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition is pleased with today's remarks by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski, on preserving internet freedom and openness. Based on the Chairman's statements it appears that the FCC is pursuing a consensus solution regarding net neutrality. Bridging the digital divide has not and will not be an easy task. We remain confident that by reviewing any subsequent rules or order and continuing to work with the FCC on implementing this proposed, compromise solution, the playing field will be leveled and our country will be brought closer to universal broadband adoption.
Public Interest Groups support Chairman Genachowski's Open Internet Proposal (Speed Matters)
President Obama's Strong Commitment to Net Neutrality and Open Internet (White House)
One Economy Repsonse to FCC Statement on Open Internet (One Economy)
HTTP Reacts to FCC Announcement (Hispanic Technology and Telecommunications Partnership)
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