Lawmakers Move to Curb Data Broker Practices
Lawmakers pledged action to stop data brokers who obtain Americans telephone records without subpoenas or warrants. Private investigators and brokers discussed misuse, with calls for oversight as executives cited Fifth Amendment refusals at a congressional hearing.
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Washington vote delay on voting rights act sparks party clash
House Republicans postponed renewing the 1965 Voting Rights Act amid complaints it overtargets nine Southern states. Leaders signaled possible focus on estate taxes and timber tax changes to gain support before the fall elections. The vote was uncertain for this year as the act’s temporary provisions continue until 2007. The VA said it will offer free credit monitoring after a data breach exposing veterans personal information. The FCC agreed to a public comment rich review of media ownership rules, with more hearings and studies planned.
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Oil majors open talks on offshore lease royalty error
Washington oil executives from ExxonMobil and Shell said they will discuss with the Interior Department fixes to 1998 99 offshore leases that could skip royalty payments. They emphasized existing terms should stand and rejected pursuing new relief as prices rise, testifying before a House subcommittee.
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Offshore drilling bill advances in House
The House Resources Committee approved a bill to end the 25 year ban on drilling in most of the Outer Continental Shelf with a 29 to 9 vote. It would allow oil and gas development in restricted offshore areas unless a state bans it, while waters within 50 miles of shore remain protected. Senate prospects look poor as coastal-state senators threaten filibusters.
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Senate blocks election year minimum wage rise
The Republican controlled Senate rejected a Democratic proposal to raise the federal minimum wage, voting 52 to 46, eight short of the 60 needed. The plan sought a gradual increase to 7.25 dollars per hour, while the current wage has stood at 5.15 since 1997.
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