In fact, Gates' vision, which puts Microsoft at the center of the Internet's next phase, assumes the company will not be split up, and he gave no indication that Microsoft has an alternate plan of action should the government order the company's division.

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Incoming Republicans leaders say they plan rapid action, ranging from dragging the FCC to the Hill for grilling, to blocking its neutrality order via the Congressional Review Act's "resolution of disapproval" provision.

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