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My understanding is that once these companies were deemed common carriers, the FTC was prevented from regulating them at all. State attorneys general will still be able to prosecute civil cases where harm can be shown, however.



Interesting. What I read didn't mention the common carrier issue and consequences.

Gee, again we could use better written news.




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