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ACM to Testify at House Subcommittee Hearing on Sept. 17

Stevie Converse — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:49:00 -0700

Markey Pushes for Online Privacy Legislation

Stevie Converse — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:33:16 -0700

Former Bush Aide Testifies About C.I.A. Leak

Stevie Converse — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:38:45 -0700

Scott McClellan, President Bush’s former press secretary, told the House Judiciary Committee on Friday that he had been unfairly vilified by Bush supporters for his recent book criticizing former White House colleagues over the Iraq war and their involvement in leaking the identity of an intelligence officer.

Global Internet Freedom: Corporate Responsibility and the Rule of Law

Stevie Converse — Wed, 21 May 2008 07:52:59 -0700

The Center for Democracy & Technology (“CDT”) applauds the
Subcommittee’s leadership in addressing the growing threat of state‑sponsored censorship and surveillance of the Internet, and we appreciate the opportunity to submit this written testimony.

Senators Weigh New Laws over China Online Censorship

Stevie Converse — Wed, 21 May 2008 06:12:53 -0700

Senators on Tuesday pressed executives from Yahoo, Google, and Cisco Systems to justify their business practices in China and other Internet-censoring countries, with Cisco in the hot seat over new allegations of cozier-than-confessed ties with the Chinese police.

Don't Let Them Pinch the Internet

Stevie Converse — Fri, 09 May 2008 06:42:16 -0700

Free markets are fantastic systems for growing an economically healthy society. A free market creates a competitive atmosphere that benefits consumers and provides a forum for the best and brightest entrepreneur to shine. The free market is great for commodities.

RIAA Chimes In on Net Neutrality

Stevie Converse — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:13:38 -0700

The debate continued over net neutrality on Capitol Hill today, with RIAA chairman/CEO Mitch Bainwol weighing in on a bill that would set U.S. broadband policy and mandate an FCC study.

Few Are Neutral in Net Neutrality Battles

Stevie Converse — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:59:11 -0700

While most of America's attention was fixated on the never-ending Democratic primary, another contest was being waged on Capitol Hill, where supporters and opponents of "net neutrality" tussled over proposed legislation that would guarantee the right of all Internet users to access content equally.

RIAA Says Don't Let Net Neutrality Hurt Piracy Fight

Stevie Converse — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:25:29 -0700

The Recording Industry Association of America's chief voiced skepticism on Tuesday about the need for Net neutrality rules, but warned that the government may need to step in if Internet service providers don't become more proactive in fighting digital piracy.

Writers Guild, West Steps Up Fight for Internet Freedom

Stevie Converse — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:17:41 -0700

The Writers Guild of America, West continues to take a strong stance on the principle of “net neutrality” as necessary public policy to preserve internet freedom.

RIAA Calls Piracy Fight More Important that Net Neutrality Bill

Stevie Converse — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:09:40 -0700

The Telecommunications and Internet subcommittee of the the House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing today on H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008.

Senator to ISPs: 'Think Twice' About Net Neutrality -- or Else

Stevie Converse — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:03:04 -0700

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) stepped in front of a group of tech executives in Washington this morning to deliver a caffeinated and surprisingly sharp defense of network neutrality.

Markey Says Legislation Would Promote Net Diversity

Stevie Converse — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:49:58 -0700

U.S. Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) Tuesday urged Congress to pass net neutrality legislation aimed at preserving "the most level playing field for commercial opportunity ever invented."

House Committee Debates 'Internet Preservation'

Stevie Converse — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:43:30 -0700

The usual suspects again clashed over net neutrality Tuesday, with House lawmakers arguing over whether a hands-off approach or legislative action will best help to preserve the openness of the Internet and prevent ISPs from blocking online content.

Congress Addresses Net Neutrality

Stevie Converse — Wed, 07 May 2008 06:29:49 -0700

Even as showbiz talent and management have found a common enemy in the threat posed by online piracy, the divide between the two camps regarding Net neutrality remains wide, testimony in a congressional hearing demonstrated Tuesday.

Piracy Becomes Focus of Net Neutrality Debate

Stevie Converse — Wed, 07 May 2008 06:25:21 -0700

Much of the debate centered on piracy at a hearing Tuesday on the future of the Internet before the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

House Takes Up Net Neutrality Debate

Stevie Converse — Wed, 07 May 2008 06:21:40 -0700

A House subcommittee held a hearing today to consider legislation that would codify broad principles intended to prevent Internet service providers (ISPs) from slowing or degrading the delivery of certain content over their networks.

Maybe the FCC Can Handle the Truth

Stevie Converse — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:12:18 -0700

Maybe the FCC can handle the truth.

Net Neutrality Square Off

Stevie Converse — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:59:21 -0700

The cable industry and FCC Chairman Kevin Martin have both opposed bills to mandate Net neutrality, yet they hardly sounded like allies at a Senate hearing Tuesday.

FCC Chairman Calls Comcast Liar, Critics Pile On

Stevie Converse — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:51:50 -0700

Comcast uses shady tactics to interfere with Internet traffic and hasn't been honest about it, the chairman of the FCC told a Senate committee.