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Group: Patent reform bill compromise close
(News) Advocates of a patent reform bill stalled in the U.S. Senate say negotiators are close to working out compromises that would allow the legislation to move forward.
(News) Advocates of a patent reform bill stalled in the U.S. Senate say negotiators are close to working out compromises that would allow the legislation to move forward.
Software Companies Want Patent Reform by Congress
(News) An overhaul of the patent system and other measures to promote tech development efforts are top priorities of the Business Software Alliance.
(News) An overhaul of the patent system and other measures to promote tech development efforts are top priorities of the Business Software Alliance.
Senate rejects amendment to strip immunity from telecom
(News) The U.S. Senate on Tuesday defeated an amendment that would take away legal immunity from telecommunications providers that helped the U.S. National Security Agency conduct surveillance on U.S. residents, earning criticism from two civil liberties groups.
(News) The U.S. Senate on Tuesday defeated an amendment that would take away legal immunity from telecommunications providers that helped the U.S. National Security Agency conduct surveillance on U.S. residents, earning criticism from two civil liberties groups.
FTC: More spyware-fighting tools needed
(News) Organizations and law enforcement agencies fighting spyware are making progress, but new tools in an antispyware bill stalled in the U.S. Congress could improve the efforts, a member of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said Monday.
(News) Organizations and law enforcement agencies fighting spyware are making progress, but new tools in an antispyware bill stalled in the U.S. Congress could improve the efforts, a member of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said Monday.
Patent reform debate heats up
(News) Companies on both sides of a patent overhaul debate in the U.S. Congress are stepping up the pressure on lawmakers, as some observers expect a vote soon in the Senate.
(News) Companies on both sides of a patent overhaul debate in the U.S. Congress are stepping up the pressure on lawmakers, as some observers expect a vote soon in the Senate.
Senators: Customers need more mobile phone info
(News) Customers of mobile-phone carriers shouldn't have to pay early termination fees if they're called to overseas military service or have their contracts automatically extended every time they call customer support, critics said Wednesday.
(News) Customers of mobile-phone carriers shouldn't have to pay early termination fees if they're called to overseas military service or have their contracts automatically extended every time they call customer support, critics said Wednesday.
Patent reform opponents find support from unions
(News) Opponents of legislation that would overhaul the U.S. patent system have enlisted new allies who may cause majority Democrats in Congress to rethink their support of the proposals.
(News) Opponents of legislation that would overhaul the U.S. patent system have enlisted new allies who may cause majority Democrats in Congress to rethink their support of the proposals.
House Panel Approves Patent Reform
(News) Legislation designed to overhaul the U.S. patent system was approved by the House Committee on the Judiciary.
(News) Legislation designed to overhaul the U.S. patent system was approved by the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Senators Seek Delay in Patent Bill
(News) Republican senators are trying to delay a bill that would overhaul the U.S. patent system.
(News) Republican senators are trying to delay a bill that would overhaul the U.S. patent system.
Spyware bill's chances uncertain in US Senate
(News) An antispyware bill that the U.S. House of Representatives passed this week earned praise from cybersecurity groups, but faces an uncertain future in the Senate.
(News) An antispyware bill that the U.S. House of Representatives passed this week earned praise from cybersecurity groups, but faces an uncertain future in the Senate.
Tech groups support new cybersecurity bill
(News) A tech trade group and a leading cybersecurity vendor applauded new legislation introduced in the U.S. Congress that would broaden penalties for cybercrime, including first-time penalties for botnet attacks.
(News) A tech trade group and a leading cybersecurity vendor applauded new legislation introduced in the U.S. Congress that would broaden penalties for cybercrime, including first-time penalties for botnet attacks.
Groups raise concerns about patent reform bill
(News) Patent reform legislation introduced last week would create uncertainty about the validity of many U.S. patents, critics said Thursday.
(News) Patent reform legislation introduced last week would create uncertainty about the validity of many U.S. patents, critics said Thursday.
Intel's Barrett, educators want competitiveness bills
(News) U.S. industry and education leaders including Intel Corp. Chairman Craig Barrett, called on Congress to pass bills that would provide scholarships for math and science teachers and increase federal funding for research.
(News) U.S. industry and education leaders including Intel Corp. Chairman Craig Barrett, called on Congress to pass bills that would provide scholarships for math and science teachers and increase federal funding for research.
Congress Eyes Tech Law
(News) Privacy issues, patent reform, Net access are among likely hot topics for 2007.
(News) Privacy issues, patent reform, Net access are among likely hot topics for 2007.
House Panel Demands Information From Phone Data Brokers
(news) House Panel Demands Information From Phone Data Brokers
(news) House Panel Demands Information From Phone Data Brokers
Lawmakers Promise Action Against Phone Record Sales
(news) Lawmakers Promise Action Against Phone Record Sales
(news) Lawmakers Promise Action Against Phone Record Sales
Congress Considers Bill to Keep Your Financial Data Safe
(news) Congress Considers Bill to Keep Your Financial Data Safe
(news) Congress Considers Bill to Keep Your Financial Data Safe
Senator Says He Will Champion Bill to Prevent Internet Tax
(news) Senator Says He Will Champion Bill to Prevent Internet Tax
(news) Senator Says He Will Champion Bill to Prevent Internet Tax
Senators Want Tax Breaks for Proper Computer Disposal
(news) Senators Want Tax Breaks for Proper Computer Disposal
(news) Senators Want Tax Breaks for Proper Computer Disposal
Congress Tackles Taxing Issues
(news) Lawmakers may vote on Internet tax ban, controversial copyright bills before year's end.
(news) Lawmakers may vote on Internet tax ban, controversial copyright bills before year's end.
Alternative Copy Controls Bill Pitched
(news) Industry groups are looking for a way around controversial copyright proposal.
(news) Industry groups are looking for a way around controversial copyright proposal.
VoIP Vendors Want Freedom
(news) Industry representatives say central regulation will encourage innovation.
(news) Industry representatives say central regulation will encourage innovation.
Netizens May Get a Brief Tax Break
(news) Ban on Net access tax may get a DSL exemption, temporary extension.
(news) Ban on Net access tax may get a DSL exemption, temporary extension.
Lobbying by Form E-Mail Endangered
(news) Forest Service cites volume, considers ban on digital lobbyists.
(news) Forest Service cites volume, considers ban on digital lobbyists.
Log On to Send Complaints, Compliments to the Feds
(news) Regulatory feedback site launches, inviting citizen comment on proposals before 160 federal agencies.
(news) Regulatory feedback site launches, inviting citizen comment on proposals before 160 federal agencies.
Feds Fail to Pass Child Porn Laws
(news) Despite vows to crack down, legislators couldn't agree on the definition of virtual child pornography.
(news) Despite vows to crack down, legislators couldn't agree on the definition of virtual child pornography.
Tougher Child Porn Laws Proposed
(news) Family of kidnap victim Elizabeth Smart supports the PROTECT Act.
(news) Family of kidnap victim Elizabeth Smart supports the PROTECT Act.
Digital TV Could Bring Unpleasant Surprises
(news) Consumers could face built-in copy controls, obsolete equipment, and new expenses when digital broadcast becomes standard.
(news) Consumers could face built-in copy controls, obsolete equipment, and new expenses when digital broadcast becomes standard.
Broadband Deregulation Urged
(news) McCain's last-minute free market plan joins a throng of bills to loosen or end federal oversight.
(news) McCain's last-minute free market plan joins a throng of bills to loosen or end federal oversight.
Customers Reassured Amid Telecom Turmoil
(news) FCC head seeks greater clout to keep service intact, though embattled executives promise support.
(news) FCC head seeks greater clout to keep service intact, though embattled executives promise support.
Bill Targets Virtual Porn
(news) Proposed Constitutional amendment would restrict use of computer-generated images.
(news) Proposed Constitutional amendment would restrict use of computer-generated images.
Cybersnooping May Get Easier
(news) House passes Cyber Security Enhancement Act, but measure faces scrutiny in Senate.
(news) House passes Cyber Security Enhancement Act, but measure faces scrutiny in Senate.