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Google does K Street
March 30, 2006
Campaign reform advocate David Donnelly says the company can't win the battle over Net neutrality with an insider strategy.
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In Washington, a Net protector or predator?
October 3, 2006
Mark Foley, who resigned from Congress over sex-chat allegations, touted himself as its leading defender of children on the Net.
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Lawmakers tackle national e-waste problem
May 24, 2005
House Republicans, Democrats join in push for national law as environmental groups sound alarms.
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Tech asks departing Republicans for favors
November 14, 2006
Tech lobbyists are mounting a last-minute campaign to press the waning days of a Republican Congress for action.
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NSA spying comes under legal, political attack
April 27, 2006
Republican senator threatens to cut funding to Bush's surveillance program. Judge sets hearing date in related suit.
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Domain name price hikes come under fire
June 8, 2006
A proposal would let VeriSign charge billions more for .com domains, but some are skeptical about its continued monopoly.
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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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House OKs revamp of patent system
September 7, 2007
Congress takes major step toward changes long sought by big tech companies. But there's no guarantee that proposal will become law.
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RIAA's next moves in Washington
May 25, 2006
Recording industry lobbyists have racked up a series of remarkable legal and political victories. CNET News.com asks RIAA execs whether they can continue their winning streak.
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Net neutrality fans pressure U.S. Senate
May 24, 2006
As hearing on Republican-backed telecom bill nears, Net neutrality proponents bid for stiff regulations.
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Ban on monthly Net access taxes faces obstacles
April 17, 2007
Senator behind proposal to curb state and local taxes on Internet access is trying to extend the ban again, but says he may not succeed.
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