Category Archives: Legislation

FISA amendment fallout

Posted on August 8, 2007 by Richard

EFF’s Hugh D’Andrade has collected a number of angry editorial responses to Congress’ failure to protect citizens from unprecedented government surveillance. The Democrats’ abject fear of looking “soft on terror” belies what they think of the American public—that we’re all … Continue reading →

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House bill may migrate broadcast indecency regulations to cable

Posted on June 16, 2007 by Richard

Ars Technica dropped an update on the “Family and Consumer Choice Act of 2007,” (press release) cosponsored by Rep. Daniel Lipinski (D-IL) and Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE). The bill proposes to give subscribers options for more “family-friendly” programming in two … Continue reading →

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