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Democrats attack new bill over Net neutrality
March 31, 2006 House Democrats push for more regulations on broadband providers, saying Republican-backed bill isn't enough.GOP revives ISP-tracking legislation
February 7, 2007 New "law and order agenda" proposes data retention requirements. Also, owners of racy Web sites would have to post labels or go to prison.Democrats pledge fight over Net neutrality
April 25, 2006 House Democrats pledge to fight for FCC's right to regulate Internet. Meanwhile, a turf battle.House votes to expand electronic spying powers
September 29, 2006 Republican leaders attack Democrats who voted against the measure, accusing them of supporting privacy rights for terrorists.House OKs revamp of patent system
September 7, 2007 Congress takes major step toward changes long sought by big tech companies. But there's no guarantee that proposal will become law.Fight looms over Net neutrality in Senate
June 22, 2006 First day of debate on massive communications bill brings no vote on concept, but politicians stake out positions.HP scandal reviving pretexting legislation
September 15, 2006 After their initial interest subsided, politicians are turning their attention back to dealing with those who access others' phone records.Politicos propose new action on Net neutrality
May 18, 2006 House bill aims to make the concept enforceable under antitrust law, while senators continue to ponder their own action. Musician Moby raises voice for Net neutralityState governments push for Net neutrality laws
June 26, 2006 Attorneys general in New York and California say they'd like a federal law prohibiting network operators from offering a "fast lane" on the Internet.Senators renew call for .xxx domains
March 17, 2006 Two Democrats propose a bill requiring feds to negotiate with ICANN to revive plans for the virtual red-light district.House rejects immunity for phone companies in spy suits
November 16, 2007 Drawing veto threats from White House, legislators OK spy law rewrite sans lawsuit protection for aids of government spying.FAQ: How far does the new wiretap law go?
August 6, 2007 Protect America Act signed Sunday temporarily makes it easier for the feds to eavesdrop on calls and e-mail. But what are the privacy impacts?Controversial spy bill advances in Senate
September 14, 2006 Civil liberties groups and Democrats argue a new bill would give approval to an unchecked surveillance regime.House votes yes on Net-gambling crackdown
July 11, 2006 Republicans win approval of controversial bill, calling online gambling a "scourge," warning of wireless betting.House panel OKs digital licensing bill
June 9, 2006 Critics say complex copyright proposal could erode fair use rights and set a precedent that threatens devices like TiVo.NSA telecom immunity still unsettled in Senate
November 16, 2007 Due to procedural oddity, question of whether to shield companies from suits alleging cooperation with the NSA won't be resolved until final floor vote.Democrats to push new Net sex-predator laws
August 3, 2007 House leaders are planning a fresh look at laws aimed at keeping offenders off social-networking sites and heightening child-porn penalties.Senators to abandon '08 e-voting paper trail mandate
July 25, 2007 Democrat behind a bill to ban paperless touch-screen machines says she doesn't expect new rules to take effect until at least 2010.House panel endorses controversial spy bill
September 21, 2006 Republicans push through legislation to rewrite wiretapping law, get blasted by civil-liberties groups and Democrats.House Democrats oppose Bush's spy law changes
July 27, 2006 House Intelligence Committee members say new laws broadening warrantless-wiretapping program aren't needed. Sponsored matches for "Democrat"
