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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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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 target Net, phone taxes
June 28, 2006 Senate panel takes aim at Internet, mobile and local phone taxes. But Democrats say they'll oppose a permanent tax moratorium.Senate ponders policing of Net neutrality offenses
June 14, 2006 Another committee considers changes to antitrust law that would imperil business models built on "fast lane."Democratic senator wants Net neutrality regulations
May 9, 2006 In repeat partisan split in House, a Democratic senator takes issue with Republican broadband proposal.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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