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Congress

Senate Committee Passes PROTECT IP Act But Wyden Issues Quick Halt

WASHINGTON May 27, 2011 – The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act, or PROTECT IP Act on Thursday, but Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) put a hold on the bill preventing it from going to the full Senate.

Intellectual Property

Google, Microsoft, Obama Admin team Up To Fight Drug Counterfeiters Online

The Obama administration, alongside a group of 11 key technology companies on Tuesday unveiled a new non-profit group aimed at cracking down on online “pharmacies” that sell fake drugs. “Trafficking in counterfeits is not victimless,” said U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder at the White House Intelle

Broadband's Impact

Widespread Telecommuting Could Save Consumers $228 Billion, Businesses $260 Billion

WASHINGTON, March 13, 2009 – Working from home could save United States consumers $228 billion, add $260 billion to companies’ bottom line, and save the government another $14 billion, according to a study by Undress4success.com.