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15 January 2014

## Net Neutrality - Speak Up Now!

Recent legislation is changing the Internet in a way that you won't be happy with. Limited freedom of speech, limited access to pages you may want to visit, slower speeds, and a substantial price increase. Lobbyist representing large Internet Service Providers (ISP) such as Comcast, Verizon, and AT&T have stifled a bill that would keep the internet open, free, and equal to all users (as we know it today). As of 1/14/2014, ISP's no longer have to provide full and equal access all websites…