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Anger greets Google-Verizon proposal for routing Web traffic

Google on Monday reversed its long-held support for pure "net neutrality" and joined Verizon in calling for new laws that would enable Internet providers to favor some Web services over others.

That touched off vehement protests from consumer groups that support network neutrality, the principal of ensuring all people have equal access to all websites.

If the Google-Verizon proposal goes through, it would "kill Internet freedom," says Justin Ruben, director of the advocacy group MoveOn.org.

By Byron Acohido, USA TODAY

Full Story: http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2010-08-09-google-verison-net-neutrality_N.htm

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