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Title: WHITE HOUSE CLAIMS POWER TO REGULATE, TAX INTERNET WITHOUT CONGRESS
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URL Source: http://www.breitbart.com/big-govern ... tax-internet-without-congress/
Published: Jan 16, 2015
Author: CHRISS W. STREET
Post Date: 2015-01-16 12:05:54 by Excalibur
Keywords: None
Views: 6583
Comments: 17
The White House dropped a bombshell on Thursday by announcing that FCC already has the authority to take over regulating and taxing the Internet without Congressional approval. Under “network neutrality” proceedings, the FCC could extend its 16.1% fee on interstate telecommunications services and relay fees to the Internet. The action would more than double the “universal service” revenue it collected in 2014, from $8 billion to $16 billion. Although Congress has mandated the general nature of the federal universal service fund and telecommunications relay services, it is the FCC that has the sole authority to set the budget size and the fee structure to perform its regulatory mandate. The FCC last year announced an ambitious multi-billion program to connect schools and libraries with Wi-Fi. Other advocates are also seeking expansion of low-income subsidies for the “Obamaphone” to include Internet access programs. But the FCC had not moved forward on its social agenda due to a perceived lack of congressional jurisdiction, and due to the need for a significant revenue source to defray the huge costs. Implementing network neutrality proceedings without addressing huge opposition from congressional conservatives and personal liberty advocates would be a game changer. “In terms of legislation, we don’t believe it’s necessary given that the FCC has the authorities that it needs under Title II,” a White House official told Reuters. “However, we always remain open to working with anyone who shares the president’s goal of fully preserving a free and open internet now and into the future.” FCC control of how Internet service providers (ISPs) manage web traffic on their networks is supposedly an effort to ensure that the ISPs treat all of the Internet’s content “fairly.” But it is the potential for political bias in interpreting what “fairly” actually means that is at the heart of the debate over the legal authority to set regulations and fees. President Obama urged the FCC to begin strictly regulating ISPs under a section of the communications laws known as Title II, which would treat them as public utilities. Broadband companies and venture capitalists vehemently oppose the White House plan, claiming intrusive regulatory burden would stifle innovation and tank investment. New Republican Chairmen of the Senate and House Commerce Committees, John Thune (SD) and Fred Upton (MI), respectively, were working toward a legislative deal with Democrats that would adopt some net neutrality principles, but without resorting to extending the Title II framework to the Internet. As a show of a good-faith bipartisan approach, Senator Thune released a list of the net neutrality principles he would pursue as new legislation, which closely echoed the President’s call for bans on cable ISPs and others blocking or throttling websites. But the arrogance of the Obama administration’s comments will spike the ability of moderate Democrats to cooperate with the Republicans. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, an Obama appointee, indicated no interest delaying an FCC vote scheduled for February 26 and seems determined to impose the President’s new net neutrality rules. FCC spokeswoman Kim Hart said in a prepared statement, “Chairman Wheeler believes it is important to move forward as quickly as possible to protect consumers, innovation and competition online.” The White House’s dismissal of any negotiations with Republicans in setting the “basic rules” governing Internet access is a slap in the face to the private sector, whose innovations created Internet demand. President Obama effort to turn the Internet into just another telephone service is demonstrating his faith in an intrusive public sector that thrives on high taxes, heavy-handed controls and the status quo.
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#1. To: Excalibur (#0)
That vile dictator is reprehensible. He has shredded the Constitution and made the concept of Rule of Law into a joke in this country. And I'm not holding my breath that the establishment neo-cons will do anything meaningful to stop him, they'll just do a few publicity stunts while helping Obama push his agenda forward in the background.
Actually, putting aside the Obama's taxing authority or lack thereof discussion - the internet was created by Federal tax dollars. It would not be a crazy idea for the feds to tax the internet commerce - like a vat tax and tied to a decrease in income tax. It would also help even the playing field for brick and mortar stores.
You can't blame Obama when it was Congress who authorized the FCC to do this.
"Some people march to a different drummer — and some people polka."
Yes, he's a carbon copy of George W. Bush.
Uh, no it wasn't. The Feds may have developed the first communication network for computers in the 60's which was a forerunner to the current internet. It was the monetary investment and innovation of the private sector that took that and created the internet of today.
Obama and the establishment Republicans work hand-in-hand. They may as well take romantic walks on the beach together, like he did with Christie.
This has been going on for some time concerning Congress trying to tax online purchases. Everytime I do my taxes, I have to keep a log of what I purchase so that not only do I submit the monthly totaled purchases but so that I get credit for it so that my taxes are lowered.
The Feds may have developed the first communication network for computers in the 60's which was a forerunner to the current internet. The taxpayers helped fund the internet. Thus, it is not crazy to ask for a return on investment.
Wasn't another idea of theirs to provide FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET?
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
So, taxing those same people is helping them? Huh?
So, taxing those same people is helping them? Taxing pornsites won't hurt so much.
You were a dope on LP and you are still a dope. Since the taxpayers paid for it why does the govt. get to tax it for the taxpayers using it. Practically all govt. internet uses the private infrastructure.
That is like saying why did the Founding Fathers who paid for the ports tax imports?
Umm, no, it's not....
Yes, it is exactly the same thing.
Wouldn't your taxes be higher if you actually save the receipts and pay that tax? I don't think most people do that.
I don't think most people do that. No, they would not. As a matter of fact, I have been receiving a refund every year because of this. I don't buy locally. I pay more taxes locally than I do on internet purchases. It's why I do most of my purchases online. I avoid the malls.
#2. To: Orthodoxa, Excalibur (#1)
#3. To: Orthodoxa (#1)
Although Congress has mandated the general nature of the federal universal service fund and telecommunications relay services, it is the FCC that has the sole authority to set the budget size and the fee structure to perform its regulatory mandate.
#4. To: Orthodoxa, *The Two Parties ARE the Same* (#1)
He has shredded the Constitution and made the concept of Rule of Law into a joke in this country.
The D&R terrorists hate us because we're free, to vote second party
"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul
#5. To: Pericles, Orthodoxa, Excalibur (#2)
the internet was created by Federal tax dollars.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state.
Paul Craig Roberts
They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
#6. To: Willie Green (#3)
You can't blame Obama when it was Congress who authorized the FCC to do this.
#7. To: Excalibur (#0)
#8. To: Deckard (#5)
Uh, no it wasn't.
#9. To: Excalibur (#0)
The FCC last year announced an ambitious multi-billion program to connect schools and libraries with Wi-Fi. Other advocates are also seeking expansion of low-income subsidies for the “Obamaphone” to include Internet access programs.
#10. To: Pericles (#8)
The taxpayers helped fund the internet. Thus, it is not crazy to ask for a return on investment.
#11. To: Dead Culture Watch (#10)
The taxpayers helped fund the internet. Thus, it is not crazy to ask for a return on investment.
#12. To: Pericles (#8)
#13. To: darealjtidsguy (#12)
You were a dope on LP and you are still a dope. Since the taxpayers paid for it why does the govt. get to tax it for the taxpayers using it. Practically all govt. internet uses the private infrastructure.
#14. To: Pericles (#13)
#15. To: Dead Culture Watch (#14)
#16. To: goldilucky (#7)
This has been going on for some time concerning Congress trying to tax online purchases. Everytime I do my taxes, I have to keep a log of what I purchase so that not only do I submit the monthly totaled purchases but so that I get credit for it so that my taxes are lowered.
#17. To: Excalibur (#16)
Wouldn't your taxes be higher if you actually save the receipts and pay that tax?
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