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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.
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House backs major shift to electronic IDs
February 11, 2005
Americans wouldn't be able to take airplanes or trains or enter federal buildings without new e-licenses.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lawmakers tackle national e-waste problem
May 24, 2005
House Republicans, Democrats join in push for national law as environmental groups sound alarms.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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State 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.
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Tech asks departing Republicans for favors
November 14, 2006
Tech lobbyists are mounting a last-minute campaign to press the waning days of a Republican Congress for action.
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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.
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House begins debate on Net neutrality rules
June 8, 2006
The debate kicks off in the House of Representatives, with Democrats saying it's "shameful" not to impose Net neutrality regulations.
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Patriot Act renewal draws filibuster threat
December 8, 2005
Plan backed by White House for minimal changes and four-year renewal draws opposition in the Senate.
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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.
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Net neutrality fight returns to Senate
June 13, 2006
Fans and foes jockey for position at a final hearing before a mammoth bill goes up for a preliminary vote next week.
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Phone-record scam bills cleared for final votes
March 2, 2006
Senate and House panels approve pair of bills aimed at putting phone-record thieves in prison.
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Politicians call for e-voting paper trails by '08 election
February 7, 2007
Troubled by irregularities, they say it's urgent to enact federal laws requiring voter-verifiable records of ballots cast.
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