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Wiretap laws face new static
October 10, 2007
A bill in the House focuses on the touchy issue of immunity for ISPs and phone companies that aid the feds in spying.
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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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Government study: VoIP, video can be taxed
January 26, 2006
Federal auditors review the tax laws and say state and local governments have leeway to levy Net taxes.
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Year in review: The politics of privacy
December 31, 2007
Debate centered on how and when to limit federal wiretaps, and the role of tech companies. Meanwhile, the Real ID Act ran into some real opposition.
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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.
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Telcos, cable companies face off over TV franchises
May 27, 2005
The heat is on this weekend in Texas, where lawmakers will debate legislation that could help phone companies entering the TV market.
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Year in review: Electronic surveillance takes center stage
December 29, 2005
Congress, courts wrestle with the Patriot Act, and RFID tags become more popular.
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