There is no article linked. Did you happen to notice?
I guess your answer to my previous question is “no”?
I do not see anyone in DC offering a public referendum on net neutrality.
This article that is the subject here IS from the Ny times.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/technology/path-clears-for-net-neutrality-ahead-of-fcc-vote.html?_r=0