FCC commissioner says *****’s Section 230 plan ‘does not work’

FCC Officials Testify Before House Energy And Commerce Committee

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There’s a growing divide at the Federal Communications Commission over a proposed executive order by the ***** administration to regulate speech on social media platforms.

In statements made Thursday, Commissioners Jessica Rosenworcel and Brendan Carr took opposing sides over an executive order targeting Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Democrat Rosenworcel said that the order “is not the answer” while Republican Carr suggested that the proposal “makes sense.” If the current draft order is signed, the FCC would be at the helm of adjudicating complaints of social media bias online.

On Wednesday, President Donald ***** announced plans to sign an executive order targeting Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The law…

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