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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.Congress threatens P2P networks on porn
July 28, 2005 Senators say they don't want to rewrite copyright law--but they're peeved that kids can find porn on file-swapping networks.Senators mull new taxes to fund 911 Net upgrade
April 10, 2007 An IP-based system could be more resilient and accept emergency requests in formats way beyond voice. But who will pay?Congress catching on to the value of blogs
January 26, 2006 It's starting slowly, but a group of senators and representatives are now blogging, and some observers expect the number to grow as elections near.Senators push for anti-spyware law
May 12, 2005 Last year's attempt to enact an anti-spyware law failed. This time may be different--but does it matter?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.Senator to propose surveillance of illegal images
February 7, 2007 Proposal from Sen. John McCain would force Internet providers to report illegal images, even "cartoons."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.Senators skeptical of Real ID Act rules
March 26, 2007 Two years after voting for federalized ID cards, some politicians are having second thoughts about the rules.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 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.Senators quiz FBI director on Patriot Act
May 2, 2006 They ask for clarity on the agency's use of secret requests for subscriber information from Internet service providers.Senators request $5 billion for emergency networks
September 14, 2005 Proposal urges "immediate" funds following disunity of the radio network used by first responders during Hurricane Katrina.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 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.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.Senators: Bloggers may not be true journalists
October 19, 2005 Key politicians say that bloggers' "lack of accountability" means they might not deserve protection under a proposed shield law.Senators voice alarm over terrorist Net presence
May 3, 2007 Homeland Security committee members air concerns about increasing mobilization of groups like al-Qaida on Web, call for response.NSA telecom immunity still unsettled in Senate
November 16, 2007 Due to procedural oddity, question of whether to shield companies from suits alleging cooperation with the NSA won't be resolved until final floor vote.
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