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Congress Hears Tech Policy Debate

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These policy debates hosted in conjunction with the Congressional Internet Caucus examine the latest technology issues before Congressional lawmakers including digital copyright protection, safety, security and privacy on the Internet, wireless and broadband issues, e-surveillance, and more. Subscribe to this podcast to hear the critical issues being debated in Congress that affect the technology revolution.

Congress Hears Tech Policy Debate|Should Congress Decree Social Networking and Chat Sites Teen-Free Zones? Episode

Numerous Congressional hearings have probed whether chat rooms, social networking sites and chat services present a danger to children and teens. The House passed the Deleting Online Predators Act (DOPA) that requires schools and libraries to block teens' access to such sites. Further, some policymakers have proposed requiring such sites to block access to teens outright. The panel explored whether these sites inherently present a danger to teens worthy of such measures and whether such mandates are feasible.

[ Thu, 28 Sep 2006 12:31:00 EDT ]

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