Bush Calls for Internet Access Tax Ban

Noting that the U.S. now ranks 10th amongst industrialized nations in broadband availability, President George Bush issued a call for Congress to permanently ban taxes on Internet access. His speech also included passing references to government policies that would encourage carriers to invest in broadband. He also mentioned a need for standards that encourage broadband-over-powerline deployments. Bush also affirmed his support Michael Powell’s chairmanship of the FCC. http://www.whitehouse.gov