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Ajit Pai explains why he wants to scrap net neutrality

Ajit Pai, Trump’s new FCC chairman, has plans to do away with net neutrality rules.

Aired 04/27/2017

PBS News Hour

Ajit Pai explains why he wants to scrap net neutrality

Clip: 4/27/2017 | 7m 40s

Ajit Pai, Trump’s new FCC chairman, has plans to do away with net neutrality rules.

Ajit Pai, President Trump’s new FCC chairman, has plans to do away with net neutrality rules that have been in place for the last three years. Pai argues the rules are too burdensome and that they stifle innovation and competition. William Brangham discusses the changes in oversight with Pai.

Aired 04/27/2017

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