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WASHINGTON -- In reply comments filed yesterday with the Federal Communications Commission, Free Press debunked industry arguments against the agency's proposal to re-establish a legal framework that allows it to set broadband policy.

SAN FRANCISCO -- With public backlash growing against the pact between Google and Verizon that threatens the free and open Internet experience, Internet users from across the Bay Area will converge outside Google headquarters on Friday, Aug. 13, to protest the pact and urge the search-engine giant to live up to its corporate motto: “Don’t Be Evil.”

<strong>Commissioners Copps and Clyburn to Attend Public Hearing Aug. 19</strong>

WASHINGTON – Free Press, MoveOn.org Civic Action, CREDO Action, the Progressive Campaign Change Committee and ColorofChange.org today delivered petitions on behalf of more than 300,000 people challenging Google to stand by its “don’t be evil” motto and to call off a deal with Verizon that would jeopardize the future of the open Internet.

WASHINGTON – In response to today’s announcement by Google and Verizon that the two companies had established a joint policy proposal for the open Internet, Free Press Political Adviser <strong>Joel Kelsey</strong> issued the following statement:

WASHINGTON -- In response to Google and Verizon’s “policy framework” unveiled today, MoveOn.Org Civic Action, Credo Action, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, ColorofChange.org and Free Press, all members of the SavetheInternet.com Coalition, issued the following joint statement:

WASHINGTON — Internet giant Google is trying to deflect criticism of an agreement the company is reportedly striking with Verizon that could transform the way the open Internet works. On Thursday, the <em>New York Times</em> reported that the deal would allow "Verizon to speed some online content to Internet users more quickly if the content's creators are willing to pay for the privilege."

WASHINGTON — FCC Chief of Staff Edward Lazarus called off closed-door negotiations with major ISPs and Internet companies on Thursday, pledging “to seek broad input on this vital issue.” The announcement comes in the wake of news that Verizon and Google are hatching plans to abandon open Internet protections.

WASHINGTON – Reports today indicate that a deal between Verizon and Google on Internet traffic management is forthcoming, and could be announced as early as Monday. According to Bloomberg News, the companies have agreed to abandon Net Neutrality protections on the mobile Internet. It remains unclear what the terms are for wired services.

WASHINGTON -- Today, Rep. Rick Boucher (D-Va.), chairman of the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet, sent letters expressing his concerns about the adverse effects of the proposed Comcast-NBC Universal merger on competition and consumers to Assistant Attorney General Christine Varney and Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski.