Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association Applauds the 74 Members of Congress' Letter to the FCC

NEW YORK, May 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA) President and CEO, Jose Marquez-Leon released the following statement in response to the May 24, 2010 letter to the Federal Communications Commission on the importance of broadband adoption and deployment over regulation:

"LISTA is pleased to see 74 members of Congress join together and speak with one voice on the importance of broadband technology to transform the communities where we live and work. Broadband technology can revitalize the Hispanic community – providing access to first class schools and job training for high-paying American jobs.

"Members of Congress have shown the Federal Communications Commission the importance of broadband – and the importance of focusing on policy goals before implementing net neutrality rules that threaten delay and deter broadband investment. We simply cannot afford to keep high-speed Internet out of reach from the communities with schools and businesses that need to be online.

"Congress has shown the Commission that there is much work to be done to bring broadband to all of America – I hope they will take the leadership to promote access and adoption with sensible policies that encourage investment, innovation, and collaboration.

"Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association welcomes Congressional commitment to help clarify authority over broadband Internet access. LISTA looks to contributing to a pragmatic conversation that creates the FCC authority to protect an open Internet and promote broadband expansion, investment and job creation."

About LISTA

Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA) is committed to supporting Latinos who work in the science, mathematics, information sciences, new media, telecommunications, and technology sector. Our mission is to educate, motivate and encourage the use of technology for the empowerment of the Latino community in order to conquer the digital divide.  We do this by bringing various elements of technology under one central hub to provide our partners and members of the Latino community with the tools they need to succeed in a highly advanced and technological driven society. http://www.a-lista.org

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