House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) has issued a statement that due to Republican and Democratic "retreats", hearings regarding the controversial Stop Internet Piracy Act (SOPA) will resume in February. SOPA's Senate counterpart, the Protect IP Act, is scheduled for a vote on January 24.
'Retreats' Delay SOPA Hearings To February
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So all up its been delayed now for 3 or so weeks ....
Go the White House, maybe they should comment on things more often
Kotaku, this is a message for you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp8S8eJkMW8&feature=g-all-f&context=G24a7d1fFAAAAAAAADAA
Kotaku! Boycott E3 as long as the greedy pricks at the ESA are supporting SOPA!
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