On other fronts, the Federal Communications Commission could move in a matter of months to propose new net neutrality rules. Obama weighed in on that debate late last year, urging the FCC to regulate the Internet like other utilities. The White House is calling for an explicit ban on deals between broadband Internet providers and online services like Netflix, Amazon or YouTube to move their content faster, a potential new source of revenue for cable companies. While the FCC is an independent agency, Obamas statement could put political pressure on FCC commissioners. Meanwhile, the National Labor Relations Board has issued new rules for so-called ambush union elections -- speeding up elections and requiring employers to give unions contact information for workers. The rules take effect in April.
Posted on: Sat, 03 Jan 2015 01:34:01 +0000
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