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Net neutrality proposal revived in Senate
January 9, 2007
Politicians reintroduce a bill aimed at barring network operators from prioritizing Net content.
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Senators want to nix 1898 telecom tax
June 30, 2005
The Spanish-American War is over. So, Republican senators ask, why does a tax created to finance the war effort still exist?
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Senate panel approves more Net-policing powers
December 15, 2005
FTC could share more information with foreign governments, but with few public disclosure obligations.
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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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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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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.
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Senators back Net phone reprieve
November 2, 2005
Net phone customers without 911 access may not be faced with a forcible disconnection after all.
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Broadband bill hews to laissez-faire line
December 19, 2005
Republican senator's proposal aims to block overzealous government regulation of broadband, other communications.
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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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Katrina spurs federal action on VoIP
September 22, 2005
Senators say the aftermath of the deadly hurricane shows that Net phones are important and changes to the law are needed.
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Senate negotiations continue over Net neutrality
June 12, 2006
All-content-must-be-equal proposals remain sticking point for Republicans drafting major telecommunications bill.
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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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Ban on monthly Net access taxes faces obstacles
April 17, 2007
Senator behind proposal to curb state and local taxes on Internet access is trying to extend the ban again, but says he may not succeed.
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