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A call for Net neutrality debate in U.K.

September 17, 2007 Web's global nature makes it essential for U.K. and Europe to discuss Net neutrality, says British Computer Society president. TAGS: Net Neutrality, U.K., legislation, content provider, European Union, Europe, Internet Service Provider, U.S., VoIP, president

France backs down on iTunes DRM stance

May 2, 2006 Proposed legislation to require Apple, others to license their copyright protection technology is watered down. TAGS: legislation, digital-rights management, France, Apple Computer, technology company, Apple iTunes, law, U.S.

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. TAGS: immunity, warrant, legislation, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, bill, terrorist, Democrat, telecommunications company, telecommunications, Bush Administration, law, U.S.

If catastrophe strikes tomorrow, are we ready?

February 7, 2007 Michael D. Gallagher and Larry Irving warn that emergency communications technology still dangerously lags behind. TAGS: interoperability, catastrophe, spectrum, 9/11 commission, legislation, digital television, radio, U.S.

Tackling the CO2 consequences of high-tech

November 9, 2006 perspective Sun's David Douglas says the computer industry should take steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. TAGS: CO2, emission, carbon, data center, legislation, Sun Microsystems Inc., credit, electricity, perspective, Governor, California, U.S.

Democrat proposes lifting federal ban on Net gambling

April 26, 2007 A prominent House member says it's time to legalize--and regulate--the burgeoning industry. TAGS: ban, legislation, Democrat, Rep., bill, payment, U.S., security

Senators demand more regulations on Net pharmacies

May 16, 2007 Politicians mull forcing ISPs to block "rogue" pharmacies or monitoring customers' Web traffic to block ads. TAGS: pharmacy, Patrick Leahy, federal law, regulation, legislation, drug, senator, doctor, attorney general, law, bill, Internet service, Internet Service Provider, service provider, U.S.

Protesters face off with Verizon, AT&T

May 24, 2006 Groups gather across U.S. to protest phone companies' influence in D.C. and well-reported cooperation with National Security Agency. Photos: Protesting phone companies TAGS: NSA, AT&T Corp., New York City, legislation, Verizon Communications, telecommunications, telecommunications company, Rep., New York, Washington D.C., San Francisco, database, U.S.
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