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		dionidium on Dec 15, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: F.C.C. Repeals Net Neutrality Rules 1. What reelection campaign are you talking about? The chairman of the FCC is appointed, not elected. 2. Second, these two issues aren't mutually exclusive. Let's get some of the money out of politics? Sure, great, fine! But the Republicans still just disagree with you on net neutrality.

fjsolwmv on Dec 16, 2017 [–]

The FCC chairman is appointed by President under the strict direction of Congress. FCC decisions follow from Congressional elections.

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