Copps and Mignon Clyburn, had expressed discontent with the proposal drafted by Chairman Julius Genachowski.

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For months, Copps has been vocal about the negative impact such a deal could have on consumers.

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Democratic FCC Commissioner Michael Copps said its past time for the FCC to act on net neutrality.

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Most pressure groups opposing Mr Powell echo Mr Copps, albeit in incompatible ways.

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Democratic commissioners Michael Copps and Jonathan Adelstein voted against the merger.

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On this last point, Mr Copps agrees.

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Copps has been joined by a flurry of lobbying efforts and publicized concerns by consumer groups, policy makers and rivals who fear the tie-up puts too much control into the hands of a company that will own and distribute content.

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