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President Obama hopes cable set-top box rule will usher in new era of competition

April 15, 2016 /

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President Obama will weigh in on a controversy with big implications for cable customers — and, the White House says, the future of the American economy.

In comments to be filed Friday with the Federal Communications Commission, the Obama administration will throw its support behind a proposed rule that would prohibit cable companies from requiring customers to rent their set-top boxes directly from their provider.

Gregory Korte, USA TODAY

Full Story: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2016/04/15/obama-hopes-cable-set-top-box-rule-usher-new-era-competition/83047702/