Lawmakers would like to solve the long-running dispute over “net neutrality” regulations by passing a bipartisan law. But for now, politics are getting in the way.

Democrats, eager to champion a populist issue ahead of the midterm elections, have not yet been willing to work with Republicans on a bipartisan bill that would ensure the Internet remains open and fair, but not overburdened by government regulation.

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