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The Net Neutrality Debate, and More from CRS

05.03.17 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

Net neutrality, or unfettered and non-discriminatory access to the Internet, is the subject of current litigation, regulation and legislation. Background to the issue is presented in a newly updated report from the Congressional Research Service. See The Net Neutrality Debate: Access to Broadband Networks, May 1, 2017.

Other new and updated reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following.

The Office of the Parliamentarian in the House and Senate, updated May 2, 2017

Patent Boxes: A Primer, May 1, 2017

The Financial CHOICE Act (H.R. 10) and the Dodd-Frank Act, CRS Insight, May 1, 2017

Executive Order for Review of National Monuments, CRS Insight, May 1, 2017

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