Obama: I’ll Veto GOP’s Attempt to Overthrow Net Neutrality Rules

Thursday’s vote could overturn new regulations that prevent ISP’s from charging for premium service

President Obama will not be neutral when it comes to net neutrality.

The White House on Tuesday pledged to veto any Congressional resolution seeking to overturn the Federal Communication Commission's Open Internet regulations, set to go into effect Nov. 20.

Also read: FCC Makes Its Net Neutrality Rules Official

The presidential shot across the bow comes prior to an expected Thursday Senate vote on a Republican-sponsored “resolution of disapproval” opposing the regulations.

Unveiled last September, the rules are designed to prevent internet service providers from discriminating against competitors or consumers by blocking content or altering speeds.

Pat Cipillone
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