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National Edition News cover for January 15, 2014 - Obama proclaims bragging rights: President Barack Obama waves to supporters during a campaign event at McArthur High School, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Hollywood, Fla. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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National Edition Opinion cover for January 15, 2014 - Riding the bumps to the bottom (Illustration by Alexander Hunter for The Washington Times)
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Kansas Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike O'Neal makes a point during an interview about the group's legislative agenda, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, in Topeka, Kan. O'Neal says the group's interest in education issues is driven in part by its support for massive personal income tax cuts that have been attacked by some education advocates. (AP Photo/John Hanna)
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Kansas Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike O'Neal answers questions during an interview, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, in Topeka, Kan. O'Neal says the chamber will become involved in education issues. (AP Photo/John Hanna)
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"This decision is a blow to the principles of fairness and competition that our innovation economy is built on," said Sen. Maria Cantwell, Washington Democrat. "[T]his ruling puts the reins of power in the hands of telecom conglomerates, allowing them to create fast and slow lanes on a tiered Internet." (Associated Press)