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Lawmakers Intent On Approving SOPA, PIPA

Posted by timothy on from the no-business-like-show-business dept.

snydeq writes "U.S. Congress appears likely to move forward with SOPA and PIPA, despite widespread opposition, IDGNS reports. The U.S. Senate is expected to begin floor debate on PIPA shortly after senators return to D.C. on Jan. 23, and supporters appear to have the votes to override a threatened filibuster. Some opponents of the bills hold out hope: 'We're optimistic that if members really understood the Internet architecture and cybersecurity measures, they would not support SOPA as written. Instead, members who are really committed to combatting online piracy would look for effective ways to do that without compromising cybersecurity or the open architecture of the Internet,' said a CCIA spokesperson. Others remain doubtful that Congress will come to this understanding."

6 of 513 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Freedom by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    Was just on SOPAtrack.com yesterday and saw that Sen. Mark Kirk from IL got over $760,000 from pro-PIPA/SOPA interests. I'm gunna go out on a limb and guess I know which way he's going. Meanwhile, the other one is Dick Durbin, a bill co-sponsor.

    Illinois Sucks.

  2. We are all screwed here's why by koan · · Score: 5, Informative

    Go to http://sopatrack.com/ and take a look at your state,
    Here's California
    Dianne Feinstein
            * $1,298,218 from big media
            * $796,581 from pro-PIPA groups
            * $244,700 from anti-PIPA groups
    Barbara Boxer
            * $2,522,816 from big media
            * $1,647,015 from pro-PIPA groups
            * $1,144,820 from anti-PIPA groups
    Here's New York
    Chuck Schumer
            * $1,465,160 from big media
            * $1,191,700 from pro-PIPA groups
            * $323,475 from anti-PIPA groups
    Kirsten Gillibrand
            * $747,991 from big media
            * $1,682,667 from pro-PIPA groups
            * $882,986 from anti-PIPA groups

    Oh yeah it's getting passed,

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  3. Re:Can't wait by AngryDeuce · · Score: 4, Informative

    Does the MPAA/RIAA block have more lobby-power than all those companies combined?

    Yes, the MAFIAA has been throwing dump trucks of money at our representatives since their inception. That's why there is so much bipartisan support for this bill; they buy off both sides equally...

  4. Re:Good "Why SOPA is bad for non-geeks" article? by Nemyst · · Score: 4, Informative

    These infographics might be the most succint and direct explanations of why SOPA is bad.

  5. Re:Freedom by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    ROFL? Really?

    Texas has some of the worst human-factors statistics in the western world.

    How about a comparison by states?

    Percentage of Uninsured Children
    1st
    Income Inequality Between the Rich and the Poor
    1st
    Percentage of Population without Health Insurance
    1st
    Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) Scores
    47th
    High School Graduation Rate:
    50th
    Home insurance Costs:
    1st
    Electricity Costs:
    3rd
    Teen Pregnancy Rate:
    4th
    Birth Rate:
    2nd
    Vaccination of children:
    49th
    Large City Homicide Rate (Houston):
    2nd
    Percentage of Population over 25 with a High School Diploma
    50th
    Percentage of Non-Elderly Women with Health Insurance
    50th
    Rate of Women Aged 40+ Who Receive Mammograms
    44th
    Rate of Women Aged 18+ Who Receive Pap Smears
    47th
    Cervical Cancer Rate
    5th
    Women's Voter Registration
    43rd
    Women's Voter Turnout
    49th
    Percentage of Eligible Voters that Vote
    44th

    Everything's bigger in Texas.

  6. Re:Freedom by click2005 · · Score: 4, Informative

    You forgot patent trolls.

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