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AT&T-BellSouth merger vote delayed for third time
November 3, 2006 FCC has once again postponed the vote because Democrats and Republicans cannot agree on conditions of the telecoms merger.U.K. may make last-minute U-turn on OOXML
March 27, 2008 Microsoft's Office Open XML may win last-minute favor from a key British standards body, but Microsoft would need more votes to change before OOXML becomes a standard.Google to defend dual-class stock structure
April 13, 2006 Union pension fund wants one vote per share, but board says giving execs majority control protects from outside influence.A judicial blessing for vote-swapping sites
September 5, 2007 Internet attorney Eric J. Sinrod explains why a court victory could turn Web sites into a deciding factor in close presidential elections.Another year of vote-counting anxiety?
March 15, 2006 Attorney Eric J. Sinrod says that as traditional ballots fade out, we must be sure their tech replacements are up to task.Net neutrality: Meet the winner
June 12, 2006 Verizon's chief Washington lobbyist, Thomas Tauke, has the political muscle to turn his company's wishes into law.Pro-piracy politician proffers his worldview
August 13, 2007 Swedish parliamentary hopeful and copyright critic sails into the U.S. to raise funds and awareness.Maine rejects Real ID Act
January 25, 2007 State's legislature overwhelmingly opposes act requiring national digital ID cards, putting Bush administration in a pickle.FAQ: How far does the new wiretap law go?
August 6, 2007 Protect America Act signed Sunday temporarily makes it easier for the feds to eavesdrop on calls and e-mail. But what are the privacy impacts?Immigration overhaul bill dies in Senate
June 8, 2007 Sweeping proposal backed by Bush administration would have rewritten green card laws and created massive government database to verify all U.S. employees.National ID plan may have killed immigration bill
June 28, 2007 Privacy advocates say flap over Real ID Act requirements was the last straw for a bill to overhaul immigration laws.Democrats seize control of House, Senate
November 8, 2006 Minority party now can claim an enviable majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate.New Wi-Fi standard hits another bump in the road
May 3, 2006 First draft of 802.11n standard fails to pass critical vote, which could trip up companies already selling compliant goods.Compulsory ID cards for U.K. citizens
February 14, 2006 All will be required to register within five years. Critics warn U.K. is "sleepwalking towards a surveillance state."Slipping tech laws in via the back door
October 14, 2006 To learn how Congress really works, News.com's Declan McCullagh says to follow the paper trail of tech legislation.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 battlesE-voting predicament: Not-so-secret ballots
August 20, 2007 Open-records laws in Ohio mean anyone can follow the machines' paper trail to see who voted for which candidates.Image: Ohio's e-voting problemsYear in review: The politics of privacy
December 31, 2007 Debate centered on how and when to limit federal wiretaps, and the role of tech companies. Meanwhile, the Real ID Act ran into some real opposition.House rejects Net neutrality rules
June 9, 2006 House of Representatives sides with broadband providers like Verizon and AT&T over Internet companies.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. Sponsored matches for "vote"
