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Showing 1-15 of 15 results foundPresident signs pretexting bill into law
January 16, 2007 Federal law makes it illegal to buy, sell or obtain personal phone records through fraudulent means; violations could yield prison time.Congress spanks naughty sex sites
July 25, 2006 President Bush is expected to sign a bill that targets Net drug sales and sneaky Web sites deemed "harmful to minors."Senate passes bill touting energy-efficient servers
December 8, 2006 President expected to sign off on law that could draw attention to products that offer "clean tech" solutions.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.Bills propose reporter's shield for bloggers
May 4, 2007 One sponsor says intent is to include anyone who "regularly" engages in newsgathering, but "not everyone in our society."Republicans propose last-minute spy bill
November 16, 2006 Key Senate Republican frames it as chance for more "resources" and oversight for Bush administration spy program.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.Patent law changes power ahead in Congress
July 20, 2007 Sweeping changes to U.S. patent system have been approved by Senate and House committees. The high-tech industry is pleased, but others aren't.Senators aim to ease up on Net, phone taxes
January 5, 2007 One bill would make a ban on levies on Net access permanent, while others would sweep away remaining taxes on local phone service.Critics blast bill proposing NSA spy changes
July 17, 2006 Civil liberties advocates say a draft bill developed by the Bush administration and a Senate Republican is a "sham."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.NSA spying comes under legal, political attack
April 27, 2006 Republican senator threatens to cut funding to Bush's surveillance program. Judge sets hearing date in related suit.NSA cooperation: OK for e-mail, IM companies?
October 22, 2007 White House wanted immunity for phone companies over possible cooperation with NSA, but new bill also would shield e-mail, IM providers.Republicans break ranks to oppose tech-backed bill
April 27, 2007 Politicians usually vote for more spending on math and science education, research. But some Republicans are questioning the logic.Spy law changes divide House panel
July 19, 2006 Democrats, Republicans can't agree on whether to rewrite law governing foreign surveillance to address NSA program. Sponsored matches for "president"
