Template:Current events

• The Federal Communications Commission votes itself broad internet regulatory powers, called "net neutrality," in a 3–2 vote.
• President Barack Obama signs a bill that will keep US income tax rates steady for two years, reduce payroll taxes, and extend unemployment payments.
• WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is granted bail and released from a UK prison.
• Ron Paul announces that he will be chairman of the House Domestic Monetary Policies Subcommittee.
• The United States Senate votes 73–25 in favor of the Food Safety Modernization Act, which would increase the power of the FDA.
• The European Union approves a bailout of Ireland in response to the country's financial crisis.

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