Senate Set to Pass Bill Allowing States to Tax Internet Purchases
The Senate is expected to pass legislation Monday that would allow states to collect sales taxes for Internet purchases, but the bill faces opposition in the House.
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Senate Legislation Targets Cyberstalking Software
The Senate Judiciary Committee was expected Thursday to approve legislation that would close a legal loophole that allows so-called cyberstalking apps to operate secretly on a cellphone and transmit the user's location information without a person's knowledge.
Obama Wants Small-Business Bill This Year
Seeking cooperation in a polarized climate, President Barack Obama called on Congress Tuesday to act quickly on bipartisan measures that would extend tax breaks for small businesses and help startup companies raise money. He said he would sign the legislation "right away."
Why Happy Meals Toys are Controversial in California
Forget California's huge budget deficits, high unemployment levels and nasty political campaigns. One of the most polarizing issues in the Golden State today is about a proposal to ban Happy Meals toys in San Francisco.
House Votes to Lift Oil Spill Liability Cap
A bill that passed the House of Representatives on Friday would, among other things, eliminate the $75 million cap on liabilities related to oil spills. The overhaul of the nation's offshore drilling regulations would require oil companies to pay the full cost involved with any spills.
