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Author Topic: Internet Freedom Bill  (Read 1691 times)

Tinman57

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Internet Freedom Bill
« on: April 12, 2013, 07:10 PM »

  Personally, I think by the time both sides are done hacking this bill, it won't be worth the paper it's printed on and be full of loopholes the government can conveniently abuse....

Congressional panel approves Internet freedom bill
A U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee has voted to approve a bill that would make it official U.S. policy to promote an Internet "free from government control," with promises that the Republican majority would work with critics of the bill's wording.
http://www.pcworld.c...et-freedom-bill.html

Critics question wording of Internet freedom bill
Legislation that would make it official U.S. policy to promote a global Internet “free from government control” could restrict the U.S. Federal Communications Commission from using its authority and prevent law enforcement agencies from taking action against cybercriminals, some critics have said.
http://www.pcworld.c...et-freedom-bill.html