Senate Revives Ban on Taxing Internet

KingFishKingFish
edited April 2004 in Science & Tech
Sen. John McCain worked Friday to revive a bill banning taxes on Internet connections, a measure that bogged down last year amid worries that state and local governments could lose billions in tax revenue.
Senators have been battling since a temporary ban ran out nearly six months ago. McCain, R-Ariz., the chairman of the Commerce Committee, would propose banning taxes for four years on services that connect the consumer to the Internet, said congressional officials speaking on condition of anonymity.
Source: Excite/Associated Press

Comments

  • LeonardoLeonardo Wake up and smell the glaciers Eagle River, Alaska Icrontian
    edited April 2004
    Amazing. Sometimes Congress makes decisions that actually don't get in the way of progress. Kudos to all lawmakers that supported keeping government greed out of internet connection.
  • KingFishKingFish
    edited April 2004
    Yes, I agree that someone is buying off the congressmen/congresswomen well.

    KingFish
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