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Cruz Explains His Opposition to Net Neutrality

During a speech at an Austin tech incubator Friday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz explained why he has called President Barack Obama's proposal to enforce net neutrality as "Obamacare for the Internet."

by Aman Batheja

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During a speech at Austin's Capital Factory Friday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz explained why he opposes President Barack Obama's proposal to implement rules to beef up regulations on high-speed Internet providers in order to protect net neutrality. At one point, Cruz produced a telephone to emphasize his argument that using regulations to enforce net neutrality would stifle online innovation and encourage the creation of monopolies.

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