The FCC head says a net neutrality lawsuit is inevitable

The FCC head says a net neutrality lawsuit is inevitable
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Just how controversial is net neutrality? So controversial, the Federal Communications Commissions chairman says, that a lawsuit from internet service providers is inevitable no matter how the agency rules.

"Look, the big dogs are going to sue, regardless of what comes out," Tom Wheeler told reporters Friday, according to The Washington Post.

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Julie Kliegman

Julie Kliegman is a freelance writer based in New York. Her work has appeared in BuzzFeed, Vox, Mental Floss, Paste, the Tampa Bay Times and PolitiFact. Her cats can do somersaults.