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Politico reports that Netflix formed its own political action committee (PAC) called FLIXPAC. Under FLIXPAC, Netflix can contribute up to $5,000 to candidates running for federal office. Netflix has been increasing it’s presence in Washington over the past few years. Netflix spent $20,000 on lobbying in 2009, $130,000 in 2010, and [...]
1 Million Pay TV Users Cut Cord In 2011 - Broadband Reports
Intern Leads Battle With Cable TV As Proposed Rule Threatens Boxee – Bloomberg
MPAA Chief: SOPA And Protect IP Back From The Grave? – Cnet
P&G Puts Clamps On Web Surfing – Cincinnati.com
The entertainment industry is at it again. They fought against VCRs, MP3s, and MP3 players. Now, with the help of congress, they’re taking the fight to the internet itself. The House introduced a bill, the “Stop Online Piracy Act” (SOPA), and if passed, will stifle innovation, weaken online security, and potentially wreck the economy.
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