Debate over SOPA PIPA internet piracy bills stalls in Congress
Washington coverage outlines bipartisan resistance to SOPA and PIPA amid Wikipedia protest. Key lawmakers withdraw support citing threats to free speech and Internet freedom. Critics warn of compliance costs for startups and potential cybersecurity risks.
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Broad Support for Bills Spurs Industry Backing
The bills attract major backers including entertainment groups MPAA and the National Music Publishers Association. Pharmaceuticals seeks to curb illegal online drug sales while electronics and auto industries worry over counterfeit parts. The U S Chamber of Commerce and law enforcement groups also back the measure amid censorship concerns.
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Status of Bills in Senate and House on SOPA PIPA Reforms
Momentum slows as Silicon Valley gains edge over Hollywood. Senate to vote next Tuesday on whether to take up the bill with sixty votes needed to clear. House Judiciary resumes deliberations in February while Issa and Wyden push an alternative assigning ITC authority to curb rogue sites.
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Net Coalition opponents include tech giants and political groups
The Net Coalition gathers major tech firms like Google Yahoo! Amazon.com and eBay along with political groups including Liberal for America and Heritage Action opposing the bills. The coalition represents a broad bipartisan and industry alliance against the proposed legislation.
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Megaupload shut down. founder and execs charged
Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment accusing Megaupload of costing copyright holders over 500 million dollars in lost revenue from pirated films and more. Kim Dotcom and three others were arrested in New Zealand. two defendants remain at large as the site faced protests from Wikileaks and Craigslist protesting piracy bills.
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