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CAGW Statement on FCC Internet Freedom RulemakingToday, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) President Tom Schatz released a statement following the Federal Communications Commission (FCC (News - Alert)) announcement that it will be considering the Restoring Internet Freedom rulemaking at its December meeting: "We are pleased that the FCC is taking this critical step to remove the antiquated, depression-era regulations over the internet that were imposed in February 2015 under former FCC chairman Tom Wheeler (News - Alert). The transparency in this proceeding is a welcome change from previous FCC procsses, and we look forward to reviewing the final order prior to the vote at the FCC. Restoring freedom to the internet would constitute a landmark achievement for consumers and taxpayers alike." Citizens Against Government Waste is the nation's largest nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.
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