US Representative John Conyers (D-MI) is on the defensive regarding legislation that would prevent the public posting of taxpayer funded scientific research on the Internet. Opponents argue the bill is a step back for science and that the powers that be behind it are shilling for the paper publishing industry.
Loose Tweets Sink Fleets, Congressman
US Representative John Culberson (R-TX) tweeted loudly in the spirit of Paul Revere: "They want to require prior approval of all posts to any public social media/internet/www site by any member of Congress!!!"
Congressman Calls For Yahoo Investigation
The chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the US House of Representatives had a few choice words for Yahoo after discovering company executives knew more than they let on about the arrest of Shi Tao, a Chinese journalist jailed for speaking against the state.
Congressman Investigating Yahoo’s China Claims
The revelation of a Beijing State Security document issued to Yahoo for information on journalist Shi Tao contradicted testimony by a Yahoo executive; a California Congressman wants Yahoo to clarify the disparity.
Congressman Aims At Chinese Net Censorship
Representative Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ) takes aim at Internet companies doing business and China. He plans to hold hearings as chairman of the House Subcommittee on human rights next month based on reports U.S. Internet companies, including Yahoo and Microsoft, help China to suppress free speech.