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SSSCA Hearings Postponed Under Heavy Opposition

Posted by Hemos on from the get-out-and-write dept.

Concerned Citizen writes "Both the EFF and WIAFLW are reporting that the "Senate Commerce Committee's hearings on the Security Systems Standards and Certification Act (SSSCA or DMCA-2) which had been originally schedule for today (Oct. 25, 2001) have been postponed due to mounting opposition, particularly from those in the tech community." Senator Fritz Hollings has yet to reschedule a hearing (it's likely that he won't), and has also indicated that he would consider modifying the bill."

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  1. They'll just... by SnapShot · · Score: 2, Funny

    They'll just rename it the "USA is Brave and Proud and the Flag it Purty Act of 2001". It will pass in a week.

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    Waltz, nymph, for quick jigs vex Bud.
  2. Re:Now is the time to write your senator by TheMidget · · Score: 2, Funny
    In conclusion, the best way to contact your congressperson now seems to be standing on the tallest building near them and yelling. Just don't get too close to them.

    Yeah, but who in their right mind would dare to stand on top of a tall building these days? What with all those low-flying planes around?

  3. Re:Mail Problems? by TheMidget · · Score: 2, Funny
    while dropping off a hand delivered letter, etc.

    Careful with that if you work in a bakery...or you might get arrested for creating a false security threat!