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Showing 1-16 of 16 results foundBroadband bill hews to laissez-faire line
December 19, 2005 Republican senator's proposal aims to block overzealous government regulation of broadband, other communications.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?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.Net neutrality push expected to resume in Congress
January 2, 2007 Agreement reached in AT&T-BellSouth merger could set the stage for renewed action on Capitol Hill.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.Politicos divided on need for 'Net neutrality' mandate
February 7, 2006 Some say Congress must act now to prevent the creation of a "two-tiered" Internet. Others are reluctant to pass laws in what they call the absence of a visible problem.Gonzales: NSA may tap 'ordinary' Americans' e-mail
February 6, 2006 During Senate hearing, attorney general declines to offer reassurances about a secret surveillance program.Senate moves to ease municipal Wi-Fi
June 29, 2006 Senators trying to prevent state governments from enacting laws to curb wireless projects.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 aim to ease up on Net, phone taxes
January 5, 2007 One bill would make a ban on levies on Net access permanent, while others would sweep away remaining taxes on local phone service.Senate negotiations continue over Net neutrality
June 12, 2006 All-content-must-be-equal proposals remain sticking point for Republicans drafting major telecommunications bill.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.Senate panel to revisit Net neutrality proposal
June 7, 2006 A revised version of a broad communications bill is expected this week, though it's unclear whether it will satisfy critics.Senator wants to ban 'fast lane' for Web
March 2, 2006 Bill would bar Net providers from charging content providers, retailers for speedier service.Government study: VoIP, video can be taxed
January 26, 2006 Federal auditors review the tax laws and say state and local governments have leeway to levy Net taxes.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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