One of the issues being considered by the FCC is the reclassification of internet service as a public utility under Title II. This sort of regulation is obviously opposed by major internet service providers, who aren‘t exactly smitten with the idea of being held accountable on price or service quality by a government agency.

Maplight.org has researched the political contributions flowing to the 28 Congressional representatives who signed letters opposing this particular part of the FCC‘s proposed rule changes and found that — surprise! — cable companies put far more money into the pockets of those who side with them on this issue.