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2/10/19

Old Concepts for New Concerns: the Railroad, the Internet, and Government Regulation

by Tom Wheeler

"The principles underpinning the industrial era rules remain valid today, they simply need updating to reflect the capabilities of the new technology." writes the former FCC Chairman.