Posted on 09/22/2016 11:55:08 AM PDT by Freedom56v2
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has been darkly warning about giving up U.S. oversight of internet names as of Oct. 1 – and he has been getting growing support for congressional action, even from Donald Trump.
But on Thursday Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., laid out a “clean CR,” a blueprint for a continuing resolution to fund the government from Oct. 1 through Dec. 9. It does not include a provision to delay the transfer.
“There have been broad requests for a clean continuing resolution,” said McConnell on the Senate floor. “So that’s what I’ve just offered. It’s the result of many, many hours of bipartisan work across the aisle.”
“It’s a fair proposal that funds all current government operations through Dec. 9,” he said, with additional funding for veterans and to fight the Zika virus by developing a vaccine and supporting mosquito control. Cruz: The Internet is fine
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, does not want the U.S. relinquishing its authority to the Internet Corp. for Assigned Names and Numbers. At a Judiciary Subcommittee hearing he chairs, Cruz voiced concern that a change could impede the free flow of information. C-SPAN
The Obama administration has set Oct. 1 for the transfer of U.S. control of the Internet Corp. for Assigned Names and Numbers, a private-sector, nonprofit group based in Los Angeles that administers internet domain names and designations.
To the federal government, it is a bookkeeping move that privatizes what the administration considers a technical organization. To Cruz and other critics it is ceding control of free speech to authoritarian countries like China, Russia and Iran who can censor the internet.
Sen. Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, had told Texas reporters Wednesday, “My hope is that the CR will include a delay of a transfer to the private sector.”
(Excerpt) Read more at mcclatchydc.com ...
“We need some reassurance that we’re not going to do anything that’s going to cost a lot of harm,” said Cornyn, who supports a delay of the transfer from the U.S.
GOP nominee Trump’s campaign issued a statement Wednesday, as well, opposing the transfer.
"Donald J. Trump is committed to preserving internet freedom for the American people and citizens all over the world. The U.S. should not turn control of the internet over to the United Nations and the international community,” said Stephen Miller, Trump’s national policy director.
Cruz, who has not endorsed Trump, tweeted that he appreciated his former rival’s support.
The leadership in congress is the uniparty.
They will not stop it because doing this will cause internet disruptions and problems and it will hurt Trump more than Clinton.
The leadership in congress is the uniparty.
They will not stop it because doing this will cause internet disruptions and problems and it will hurt Trump more than Clinton.
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Pressure needs to be brought to to on this issue! Trump has come out opposing the transfer and we need to do the same by contacting our elected “representatives” and perhaps McConnell’s office as well!!!
Yet the question I have is that things will stay normal on October 1st.
I do sense a growing respect from around the world for Mr. Trump’s deal makling skills.
bushwon; The Westerner; Arthur Wildfire! March; Kenny; Albion Wilde; CincyRichieRich; PROCON;
Ping!
I somehow doubt that Trump’s opposition has anything to do with Ted Cruz, one way or the other.
All Frepeers know JIM Rob Does.
thread moderator, can you please put this topic in breaking news? If vote is not completed before end of session, we lose :(
I’m sorry. I’ll be right back. I have to take a mcconnell.
In political speak that means they’re going to f__k it up somehow.
No Congress will not act.
90% of them agree with it.
Ping!
Leave it to Obama and our government to botch this up, too! Let’s keep our internet. Help make this video viral by sharing it everywhere! I’m convinced MOST Americans don’t even know about this!
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Concerned about this situation not addressed on Cable and Network News, I did a search of articles relating to this topic this morning and here are a few links:
Uniregistry is an ICANN-accredited domain name services company, providing tools for purchasing, managing and monetizing domain names. Under a new five-year agreement, Uniregistry is the exclusive partner for providing users of The Grid with …
Ping
The eunuchs will do whatever King Obama orders them to do.
In political speak that means they’re going to f__k it up somehow.
Many ways to get a hold of him...Need to put the pressure on NOW.
http://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contact
Phone: (502) 582-6304 Louisville
Phone: (202) 224-2541 Washington
Phone: (270) 442-4554 Padukah
Phone: (270) 781-1673 Bowling Green
Phone: (859) 224-8286 Lexington
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has been darkly warning about giving up U.S. oversight of internet names as of Oct. 1 – and he has been getting growing support for congressional action, even from Donald Trump.
But on Thursday Senate Majority Leader MITCH MCCONNELL R-KY, LAID OUT A “CLEAN CR,” A BLUEPRINT FOR A CONTINUING RESOLUTION TO FUND THE GOVERNMENT FROM OCTOBER 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 9 IT DOES NOT INCLUDE A PROVISION TO DELAY THE TRANSFER....
“There have been broad requests for a clean continuing resolution,” said McConnell on the Senate floor. “So that’s what I’ve just offered. It’s the result of many, many hours of bipartisan work across the aisle.”
“It’s a fair proposal that funds all current government operations through Dec. 9,” he said, with additional funding for veterans and to fight the Zika virus by developing a vaccine and supporting mosquito control. Cruz: The Internet is fine
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, does not want the U.S. relinquishing its authority to the Internet Corp. for Assigned Names and Numbers. At a Judiciary Subcommittee hearing he chairs, Cruz voiced concern that a change could impede the free flow of information. C-SPAN
The Obama administration has set Oct. 1 for the transfer of U.S. control of the Internet Corp. for Assigned Names and Numbers, a private-sector, nonprofit group based in Los Angeles that administers internet domain names and designations.
To the federal government, it is a bookkeeping move that privatizes what the administration considers a technical organization. To Cruz and other critics it is ceding control of free speech to authoritarian countries like China, Russia and Iran who can censor the internet.
Needs to be stopped! H*ll with McConnell—now we know why he was meeting with Obie last week...
The problem is coming from McConnell...
Many ways to get a hold of him...Need to put the pressure on NOW.
http://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contact
Phone: (502) 582-6304 Louisville
Phone: (202) 224-2541 Washington
Phone: (270) 442-4554 Padukah
Phone: (270) 781-1673 Bowling Green
Phone: (859) 224-8286 Lexington
Call your Rep and Senators today and tell them vote needs to be held on The Protection of Internet Freedom Act.
HR5418
SB3034
Trump is supporting Cruz and Duffy on this, and says Congress needs to vote on this!
Yet the question I have is that things will stay normal on October 1st.
I’m sorry. I’ll be right back. I have to take a mcconnell.
Please give him my regards!
Eh, maybe you better clean up my language before doing so ;)
I somehow doubt that Trump’s opposition has anything to do with Ted Cruz, one way or the other.
Regardless of my thoughts about Cruz as a candidate, I do appreciate his efforts as a Senator on this issue and his tweet this morning thanking Trump for bringing attention to the issue and supporting the Protection of Internet Freedom Act.
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