OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3,2010
The Honorable Mike Arcuri
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
127 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Arcuri:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRM launched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staffare conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Charlie Wilson
u.s. House ofRepresentatives
226 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Wilson:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Peter Welch
u.s. House ofRepresentatives
1404 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Welch:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3,2010
The Honorable Edolphus Towns
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2232 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Towns:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Paul Tonko
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
128 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Tonko:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3,2010
The Honorable Bennie G. Thompson
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2432 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Thompson:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch of a participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
OFFICE OF
TH E CHAI RMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable John Tanner
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1226 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Tanner:
I write to update you on the progress of our ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staffare conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
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Julius Genachowski
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable John M. Spratt
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1401 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Spratt:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Zack Space
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
315 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Space:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Albio Sires
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1024 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Sires:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22, 2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Heath Shuler
U. S. House ofRepresentatives
422 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Shuler:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staffare conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable David Scott
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
225 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Scott:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staffare conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Allyson Y. Schwartz
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
330 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Schwartz:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staffare conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be of further assistance.
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Kurt Schrader
u.S. House ofRepresentatives
1419 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Schrader:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22, 2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3,2010
The Honorable Loretta Sanchez
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1114 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Sanchez:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
•
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3,2010
The Honorable Mike Ross
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2436 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Ross:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task of securing an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staffare conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
•
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3,2010
The Honorable Silvestre Reyes
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2433 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Reyes:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRM launched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staffare conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
•
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3,2010
The Honorable Nick J. Rahall
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2307 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Rahall:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staffare conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
•
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3,2010
The Honorable Jared Polis
u.s. House ofRepresentatives
501 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Polis:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letters expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow of information. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staffare conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Ed Perlmutter
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
415 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Perlmutter:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3,2010
The Honorable Ed Pastor
u.s. House ofRepresentatives
2465 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Pastor:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance.
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3,2010
The Honorable Solomon P. Ortiz
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2110 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Ortiz:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs of growing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Glenn Nye
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
116 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Nye:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forWard to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Dennis Moore
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1727 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Moore:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staffare conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs of growing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be of further assistance.
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Walt Minnick
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1517 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Minnick:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staffare conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
•
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3,2010
The Honorable Michael Michaud
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1724 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Michaud:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Charlie Melancon
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
404 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Melancon:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Gregory W. Meeks
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2342 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Meeks:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Michael E. McMahon
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
323 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman McMahon:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staffare conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Dan Maffei
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1630 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Maffei:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staffare conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Rick Larsen
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
108 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Larsen:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3,2010
The Honorable Frank M. Kratovil, Jr.
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
314 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Kratovil:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs of growing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Suzanne Kosmas
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
238 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Kosmas:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22, 2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staffare conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Henry C. "Hank" Johnson
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1133 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Johnson:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
TH E CHAI R MAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3,2010
The Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1511 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Johnson:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2160 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Jackson Lee:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Tim Holden
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2417 Rayburn House Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Holden:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3,2010
The Honorable Baron P. Hill
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
223 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Hill:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staffare conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Alcee L. Hastings
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2353 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Hastings:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3,2010
The Honorable Debbie Halvorson
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1541 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Halvorson:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Parker Griffith
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
417 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Griffith:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22, 2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staffare conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
•
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Gene Green
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2372 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Green:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22, 2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance.
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3,2010
The Honorable Al Green
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
236 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Green:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Charles A. Gonzalez
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
303 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Gonzalez:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic exan1inations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs of growing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Marcia L. Fudge
u.s. House ofRepresentatives
1513 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Fudge:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staffare conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Bill Foster
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1339 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Foster:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs of growing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Chaka Fattah
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2301 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Fattah:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Steve Driehaus
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
408 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Driehaus:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs of growing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3,2010
The Honorable Lincoln Davis
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
410 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Davis:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Danny K. Davis
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2159 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Davis:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Kathy Dahlkemper
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
516 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Dahlkemper:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2235 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Cummings:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22, 2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staffare conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Henry Cuellar
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
336 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Cuellar:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3,2010
The Honorable Joseph Crowley
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2404 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Crowley:
I write to update you on the progress of our ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Jim Costa
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1314 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Costa:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaldng (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staffare conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be of further assistance.
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Emanuel Cleaver
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1027 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Cleaver:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22, 2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be of further assistance.
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OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable William Lacy Clay
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2418 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Clay:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22, 2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
•
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Donna M. Christensen
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1510 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congresswoman Christensen:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
•
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Travis Childers
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1708 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Childers:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
•
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Chris Carney
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
416 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Carney:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance.
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3,2010
The Honorable Russ Carnahan
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1710 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Carnahan:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Dennis Cardoza
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1224 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Cardoza:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable George K. Butterfield
u.s. House ofRepresentatives
413 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Butterfield:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Bobby N. Bright
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1205 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Bright:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this impOliant end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22, 2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Robert A. Brady
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
206 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Brady:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constmctive dialogue with respect to this
cmcial infrastmcture.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop mles based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs of growing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable F. Allen Boyd, Jr.
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1227 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Boyd:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this impOltant end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRM launched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task of securing an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staffare conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing cOmn1on ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Leonard Boswell
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1427 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Boswell:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22, 2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Dan Boren
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
216 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Boren:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staff in an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22, 2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task of securing an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on conswners and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3,2010
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2429 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Bishop:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRM launched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staffare conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3,2010
The Honorable Timothy H. Bishop
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
306 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Bishop:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow of information. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable John Barrow
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
213 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Barrow:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common ground among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance.
OFFICE OF
THE CHAIRMAN
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON
March 3, 2010
The Honorable Joe Baca
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
2245 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Baca:
I write to update you on the progress ofour ongoing rulemaking to preserve the open Internet.
Thank you for your letter expressing your thoughts about the Commission's launch ofa participatory
public process to develop commonsense rules ofthe road to preserve an open Internet. We share a
common purpose in ensuring that the Internet remains an enduring engine for innovation, investment,
economic growth, and the free flow ofinformation. To this important end, you have my pledge to
continue working with you and your staffin an ongoing, constructive dialogue with respect to this
crucial infrastructure.
The Commission released its Notice ofProposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on preserving the open
Internet on October 22,2009. The NPRMlaunched a multi-month process, with the goals of
safeguarding the free and open Internet, providing greater predictability for the marketplace, and
fostering continued innovation and investment. The task ofsecuring an open Internet deserves an open
process. Accordingly, Commission staff are conducting a fact-based, transparent, and participatory
process to develop rules based on a record that includes engineering and economic examinations.
The Commission has convened a group oftechnical advisory experts for ongoing input, and
held a workshop in December on broadband network management. Over the last three months, the
Commission also has held staff-level workshops on investment and innovation, on consumers and
transparency, and on free speech and civic participation. Our process now is well underway, and we
are encouraged by signs ofgrowing common grolmd among the many stakeholders we have heard from.
I look forward to continuing a constructive dialogue with you on these issues. Please do not
hesitate to contact me if I can be offurther assistance.
Sincerely,
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