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Government

Feb. 15, 2012

Municipalities angry over FCC move

The Federal Communications Commission's efforts to improve access to high-speed Internet are raising the ire of municipal advocates, who say the measures erode local control over land-use decisions.


By Ben Adlin


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Federal efforts to improve access to high-speed Internet are raising the ire of municipal advocates who say a Federal Communications Commission measure erodes local control over land-use decisions.


Cities and counties say they support expanding broadband infrastructure but argue that local officials should have the final say on issues such as where to place the equipment and how to manage public rights o...

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