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Down To The Wire In Congress
Lawmakers will be closing the books on the 109th Congress this week, so advocates of a trio of technology-related bills have been working feverishly to see that their pet concerns are addressed.
At the top of the list for the tech industry is the research and development tax credit. House and Senate leaders appear to have reached agreement on that issue as part of a broader bill on business tax relief. The compromise could come up for quick votes in both chambers.
On the privacy front, advocates of a measure aimed at "pretexting," or obtaining and selling telephone records under false pretenses, are urging the Senate to clear the House-passed bill to President Bush. And Internet activists and campaign finance watchdogs are seeking passage of a bill to mandate electronic filings for future Senate candidates.
Other topics covered in this week's podcast include improper payments for disaster relief, data security and accounting law.
Posted by Technology Daily on December 8, 2006 11:38 AM | Permalink
