Federal government web sites are updated regularly, but the sites of Senators running for re-election cannot be updated within 60 days of a primary or the election according to U.S. Senate Internet Services Usage Rules and Policies. Consequently, a tool acknowledged to be a key asset in maintaining effective communication with consitutents is off-limits. See this Washington Post article and this USA Today article on the issue.
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Daily Archives: October 14, 2002
Challenges for E-Commerce Remain
“The State of eCommerce 2002: Beyond the Bubble, Beware the Barriers” is a new report by Netchoice.org, a coalition of businesses that promote e-commerce. The organization also issued an accompanying fact sheet summarizing the report’s conclusions. Although online retail sales continue to grow, and high profile companies such as eBay and Amazon are generating profits,… Continue Reading
Broadcasters and Webcasters Battle On
According to this USA Today article, the National Religious Broadcasters and the National Association Broadcasters are not pleased with the webcasting royalty rate compromise reached by the House, which may derail its chances for passage by the Senate. Continue Reading
Federal Agency Protection of Privacy Act
Legislation (H.R. 4561) that would require federal agencies to “prepare preliminary and final privacy impact statements as part of their rulemaking processes” passed the full House October 7 by voice vote. The measure now moves to the Senate. Testimony in support of the bill from the ACLU is here, and from Privcilla.org here. Continue Reading
