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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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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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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.
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Senators oppose plan to curb phone taxes
June 12, 2007
Limits on federal spending will "place rural America at a tremendous disadvantage," say pro-tax senators in rural states.
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Senator wants to ban 'deceptive' video game ratings
February 14, 2007
Republican Sam Brownback makes another attempt at new regulations for the video game industry and its rating outfits.
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Bush ratchets up Patriot Act pressure
December 21, 2005
President Bush and his allies step up pressure on senators to renew a law with limited reforms that would protect civil liberties.
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Must we renew the Patriot Act?
December 12, 2005
CNET News.com's Declan McCullagh wonders how taxes and drug testing relate to catching terrorists.
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Senators press for details of NSA spying
February 28, 2006
A prominent Senate Democrat says President Bush seems to think there's "no place" for judicial or congressional oversight.
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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.
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Senators back new broadband taxes
February 28, 2006
Politicians from rural states want to extend controversial tax to subsidize broadband access in far-flung areas.
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Senate won't quiz telecoms about NSA spying
June 6, 2006
Republican senator abandons pledge to call telecom CEOs to testify about surveillance, saying now's not the right time.
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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.
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Senator plans to revise Web labeling bill
April 17, 2007
Republican Ted Stevens' bill includes proposals that aroused concern among civil liberties advocates, librarians and technology companies.
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Senators endorse broadcast flag plan
June 27, 2006
Even though a committee approved anticopying restrictions for digital TV and radio, the debate's not over.
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Patriot Act renewal draws filibuster threat
December 8, 2005
Plan backed by White House for minimal changes and four-year renewal draws opposition in the Senate.
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Senators won't take away FBI surveillance power
March 21, 2007
Top Democrats and Republicans say they prefer oversight, rather than repealing part of Patriot Act used by FBI for illegal monitoring.
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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.
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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.
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Patriot Act fight moves to Senate
December 14, 2005
House of Representatives votes to renew Patriot Act for four years--but passage in Senate this week uncertain.
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Senate deals blow to Net neutrality
June 28, 2006
Narrow vote complicates Internet companies' efforts to prompt Congress to enact new regulations. Chart: Congress' broadband battles
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