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Tue Dec 16 2003
Why we've finally canned spam
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Conrad Burns say critics overlook the real impact that the law they wrote will have in the reduction of unwanted e-mail.
Posted by
Ron Wyden and Conrad Burns
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Thu May 2 1996
Burns bill would ease encryption rules
Senator Conrad Burns introduced a bill to relax encryption technology after winning wide bipartisan support.
Posted by
CNET News.com Staff
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Wed Jan 27 1999
Senator to launch telecom agenda
Conrad Burns, a Senate GOP point man on communications issues, is planning a new set of telecom and Net bills.
Posted by
John Borland
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Tue Jun 16 1998
Crypto compromise coming?
Sounding more optimistic than before, Sen. Conrad Burns says a compromise could be on the horizon for federal limits on encryption exports.
Posted by
Courtney Macavinta
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Thu Jan 23 1997
Encryption bill is laissez-faire
Sen. Conrad Burns next week will reintroduce legislation to wipe out most Commerce Department restrictions on encryption exports.
Posted by
Alex Lash
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Mon Jun 1 1998
Crypto compromise not in cards
Sen. Conrad Burns, who has long fought to lift limits on encryption, says he doubts the issue will be resolved this year.
Posted by
Courtney Macavinta
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Tue Feb 16 1999
Net privacy protection measures proposed
Web sites could be forced to disclose their personal data collection practices under regulations being formulated by Sen. Conrad Burns (R-Montana).
Posted by
Courtney Macavinta
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Fri Jan 29 1999
Senator introduces Net security laws
Taking a break from the impeachment trial, Sen. Conrad Burns promises to safeguard Net surfers' privacy through his "digital dozen" legislation package.
Posted by
Courtney Macavinta
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Thu Mar 28 1996
Pro-encryption legislation introduced
A bill to lift restrictions on exportation of encryption technology and to prohibit the government from requiring companies to register their encryption codes will be introduced in Congress Friday by Senator Conrad Burns (R-Montana).
Posted by
Anne Knowles
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Tue Feb 25 1997
Short Take: Encryption repeal to be reintroduced in Senate
The Pro-Code legislation, which aims to dismantle much of the current
federal regulations on the exporting of encryption, will probably be
reintroduced in the Senate this week, according to Matt Raymond, press
secretary for Pro-Code sponsor Sen.
Conrad Burns (R-Montana). Supporters anticipate significant bipartisan
support, but it is unclear if it will be enough to overcome an expected
presidential veto.
Posted by
CNET News.com Staff
