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Net Neutrality: How Did House Reps. Vote on the FCC’s 2011 Net Neutrality Rule?
admin | November 10, 2014
MapLightNovember 10, 2014—In 2010, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a rule designed to enshrine net neutrality as the law of the land, prohibiting fixed-line internet service providers from blocking or discriminating against traffic to lawful content on the web. In April 2011, the House of Representatives passed a resolution of disapproval against the FCC's net neutrality rule.How did members of the House of Representatives vote on the 2011 resolution?
MapLight’s Voter’s Edge Launched Nationwide – Nonpartisan Online Voter Guide Separates Fact from Fiction
Pamela Behrsin | November 04, 2014
MapLight's Voter's Edge Launched Nationwide Nonpartisan Online Voter Guide Separates Fact from Fiction November 3, 2014 - MapLight, a nonpartisan research organization that tracks money in politics, announces the launch of a new comprehensive, nonpartisan online voter guide to the midterm elections called Voter's Edge.
Voter’s Edge: California’s 7th Congressional District
Bret Hendry | November 01, 2014
The race for California’s 7th congressional district is one of the most competitive in the country. Democratic incumbent Representative Ami Bera narrowly wrestled the seat from Republican control in 2012.
Voter’s Edge: California’s 17th Congressional District
Daniel Stevens |
The race to represent northeastern Silicon Valley is surprisingly competitive.
Voter’s Edge: California Assembly District 16
Bret Hendry |
The race to succeed term limited Democratic Assemblymember Joan Buchanan in district 16 drew a fierce primary battle among Democrats. Dublin Mayor Tim Sbranti advanced to the general election after labor unions rallied around him.
Voter’s Edge: California Senate District 34
Bret Hendry |
California Republicans have zeroed in on Senate District 34, which may be their best chance to prevent Democrats from regaining a supermajority in the Senate.
Voter’s Edge: California Assembly District 6
Bret Hendry |
October 31, 2014 —The race for Assembly District 6 features a stark difference in candidates.