Senate Cmte. Hearing on Copyright Protection and Technology Innovation
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing July 28, on Issues Related to MGM v. Grokster. Link to witness statements. Related links to Grokster case
Category «Congress»
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 Signed By President
White House press release: President Signs Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 S.544: A bill to amend title IX of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the improvement of patient safety and to reduce the incidence of events that adversely effect patient safety. Became Public Law No: 109-41. Related references: To …
Hearing Focuses on ID Theft Scams Targeted At Older Americans
The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing on July 27, Old Scams New Victims: Breaking The Cycle of Victimization. Link to member statements and witness testimony Related references: FTC Testimony: Identifying and Fighting Consumer Fraud Against Older Americans Fraud and Identity Theft Complaints Received by the Federal Trade Commission From Consumers …
Key Provisions of House and Senate Patriot Act Reauthorizations Compared
Center for Democracy and Technology Analysis of Senate and House PATRIOT Act Reauthorization Bills, July 26, 2005 (6 pages, PDF)
Calls for White House and DOJ to Explain Events in Plame Leak
Press release: “Today U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer sent a letter to White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card asking for an explanation of the so called ’12 hour gap’ between the time then White House Counsel Alberto Gonzales told Card that White House staff were instructed to preserve all documentary evidence that may relate to …
House Intelligence Cmte. Chair Decries Leaks
Secrets and Leaks: The Costs and Consequences for National Security, remarks of Rep. Pete Hoekstra at the Heritage Foundation, July 25. Related references: from July 25, 2005: Bipartisan Calls for Hearings on Plame Identity Leak OMB Memoranda, M-05-17, Allocation of Responsibilities For Security Clearances Under the Executive Order, Strengthening Processes Relating to Determining Eligibility for …
Bipartisan Calls for Hearings on Plame Identity Leak
Senators Urge Congressional Investigation Into Leak of CIA Agent Valerie Plame’s Name Congress plans to scrutinize Plame-related issues
Data Mining Provision Part of Proposed Patriot Act Extension
The New York Times reported that the House version of the Patriot Act reauthorization would require the DOJ to report to Congress on data mining activities.
Library Provision of Patriot Act May Remain Open to Clarification
CNN reports tonight: “Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said…the door is open for “some amendments, some clarifications” in the Patriot Act, citing as an example the so-called “library provision.”
House Hears Testimony From Former Intelligence Officials on Disclosure of Plame Identity
Friday, July 22, 2005 – “At a hearing co-chaired by Rep. Waxman and Senator Byron Dorgan, several former intelligence officials testify about the damage to national security caused by the White House outing of covert CIA official Valerie Plame Wilson.” “This investigation is a result of the CIA asking the Justice Department to conduct a …
Expiring Patriot Act Provisions Reauthorized by Congress
The House (H.R. 3199) and the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to renew provisions of the Patriot Act which sunset by year’s end. House Supports PATRIOT Act Reauthorization in Solid, Bipartisan Vote – Sensenbrenner: The American people are safer today because of the PATRIOT Acts vital law enforcement and intelligence reforms. Sensenbrenner House Floor Statement on …
Proposal on Telecommunications Regulation in the Digital Age
Press release from the Progress & Freedom Foundation: “Internet Challenges Regulatory Jurisdictions – Second DACA Working Group Addresses Federal-State Framework. The awkwardly constructed Telecom Act of 1996 has led to unnecessary tension among federal, state and local regulators, but the digital revolution has paved the way for a new framework. So concludes the Federal-State Framework …
