News tagged with senate bill

Senate panel looks into phone bill mystery fees

(AP) -- The Senate Commerce Committee is investigating several little-known companies for charging consumers mystery fees through their phone bills in a practice known as cramming.

Technology / Telecom

created Dec 17, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 4

Senate's climate bill emphasizes jobs, security, protecting planet

Backed by a giant American flag and rows of young veterans and business executives, a group of Democratic senators unveiled an energy and climate bill Wednesday that they say will increase jobs and cut the billions spent ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Oct 01, 2009 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (6) | comments 2

California bill would put more emphasis on renewable energy

California would vastly increase its commitment to wind, solar, geothermal and other renewable energy under legislation that cleared the Legislature on Tuesday and was sent to Gov. Jerry Brown.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Mar 30, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

US lawmakers plan 'Do Not Track' bills (Update)

US lawmakers announced plans on Friday to introduce "Do Not Track" legislation that would let Internet users block companies from gathering information about their online activities.

Technology / Internet

created May 06, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 5

Understanding the pros and cons of health overhaul

(AP) -- Maybe you've been reading the health care bill in your spare time. Then perhaps you can answer this question:

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 28, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

House OKs cybersecurity bill despite veto threat

The House ignored Obama administration objections Thursday and approved legislation aimed at helping stop electronic attacks on critical U.S. infrastructure and private companies.

Technology / Internet

created Apr 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 4

Florida lawmakers seek to streamline environmental, growth regulations

Two lobbying heavyweights will square off over the Florida's controversial Big Sugar land buy, but another battle in the legislative session opening Tuesday could have broader impacts. Call it jobs vs. environment.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 02, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

House Democrats to open hearings on health bill

(AP) -- House Democrats are pushing forward with a partisan health care bill even as a key Senate Democrat labors to achieve an elusive bipartisan compromise on President Barack Obama's top legislative priority.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jun 23, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1


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