Another posted at QandO.
Townhall.com also has this to report.
Media Advisory
Committee schedules markup of Online Freedom of Speech Act (H.R. 1606)
WASHINGTON -– Chairman Vernon J. Ehlers, R-Mich., announced today that the Committee on House Administration will mark up the Online Freedom of Speech Act (H.R. 1606) at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 9, 2006, in room 1310 of the Longworth House Office Building.
Thursday, March 9, 2006
- WHAT: Committee on House Administration Markup
- TOPIC: Online Freedom of Speech Act (H.R. 1606)
- WHERE: 1310 Longworth House Office Building
- TIME: 10 a.m.
The markup will be available via live webcast on the committee website: cha.house.gov.
Considering that this bill was defeated by a VERY partisan vote last time, I'll be surprised at what the outcome is.
Last time:
I wonder why the Democrats are so very very opposed to this.
Last time:
Official Title: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to exclude communications over the Internet from the definition of public communication.
| Status: | Failed House (82% of Republicans supporting, 76% of Democrats opposing.) By failing to be passed in the House, this bill or resolution is now dead. |
| Introduced: | Apr 13, 2005 |
| Nov 2, 2005: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 225 - 182 (Roll no. 559). |
I wonder why the Democrats are so very very opposed to this.
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