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House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) released the following statement regarding the FCC initiation of a formal rule-making process on net neutrality.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski’s initiation of a formal rule-making process for network neutrality marks a welcome step in our shared goal of preserving and promoting a fair, lawful, and open Internet.  I will be watching closely to ensure that the process yields common sense standards guaranteeing that the Internet remains an engine for economic growth that promotes the public interest and protects the ability of our citizens to engage in lawful online activities.