Last week, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Genachowski announced a compromise on net neutrality that will be voted on at the agency’s December 21 meeting.  After months of contentious debate, the proposal reflects a middle ground solution that upholds the Commission’s commitment to preserving the open Internet while maintaining a focus on the priorities of the American people:  restoration of our economy and a solution to create jobs.  My hope is that this compromise will provide the necessary closure to this debate that will increase certainty in the marketplace and spur investment needed to drive us forward.
 
The Internet has proven to be a transforming technology –connecting people to school, work, commerce and to provide communication from anywhere, at any time.  Today’s broadband holds unprecedented possibilities for the future, particularly for low-income Americans and communities of color that have traditionally been left behind.  Unfortunately, the protracted debate over net neutrality can serve as a roadblock to connecting more Americans to this great tool, standing in the way of real opportunity at a time when we need it most. With their vote to support the compromise the FCC can settle the issue putting it behind us and bring increased focus to implementing a key component of the National Broadband Plan- making affordable broadband available to 100 percent of Americans.
 
As the FCC Commissioners consider this proposal, I hope that you will join me in thanking them for rejecting partisan bickering and choosing a middle ground solution, in this case a compromise, that settles the debate and moves our attention to getting Americans back to work.  Now is the time to reach out to the FCC and let them know that we support the Chairman's middle ground solution.
 
Having considered all sides of the debate the Chairman Genachowski has proposed a workable and reasonable policy that promotes private investment and will spur job creation. Join me in supporting this solution by calling the FCC today.

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