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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?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.Patriot Act critics propose temporary extension
December 13, 2005 As expiration date looms, Democrats and three Republicans oppose an expansion and support a brief renewal.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.Senators can't agree on municipal broadband rules
February 15, 2006 Amid multiple proposals, politicians can't agree on whether municipalities offering broadband service should be applauded.Senate panel approves more Net-policing powers
December 15, 2005 FTC could share more information with foreign governments, but with few public disclosure obligations.Gonzales urges speedy vote on Patriot Act
December 14, 2005 Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, Republicans step up campaign calling for four-year renewal of the controversial law.Senators don't want 1898 tax to hit Net
April 11, 2005 Two senators say a "temporary" tax to pay for the Spanish-American War should not apply to the Internet.Net neutrality fans rally in 25 cities
August 31, 2006 With Congress returning to D.C. next week, grassroots coalition hopes to build momentum for Senate vote this fall.Net neutrality bill may die this year
September 12, 2006 Net neutrality is holding up a massive Senate communications bill, meaning a final vote could be delayed until 2007.Patriot Act defender touts 'safeguards'
January 10, 2006 Key Bush administration ally says there are plenty of safeguards in a renewal plan. Opponents aren't convinced.In presidential race, who's getting techies' money?
April 23, 2007 Index offers a peek at which top fund-raisers appear to be doing well with the tech crowd so far.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.Senators adopt Web labeling requirement
June 28, 2006 Senate committee says that sexually explicit Web sites must be labeled as such--or their operators will go to jail.Senate negotiations continue over Net neutrality
June 12, 2006 All-content-must-be-equal proposals remain sticking point for Republicans drafting major telecommunications bill.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.GOP skepticism over NSA program widens
May 15, 2006 A New Hampshire senator questions whether feds should use resources to assemble vast databases of Americans' phone calls.Senator plans Net taxes but no Net neutrality
April 25, 2006 Republican proposal would levy new taxes to pay for broadband services, but skips the thorny question of Net neutrality.Anger grows over NSA surveillance report
May 12, 2006 Senators promise immediate hearings after report the agency secretly obtained tens of millions of phone records.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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