Dispatches
eBay Applauds Resolution to Support Small Internet Businesses
Today in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Paul Hodes (D-NH), along with Congressmen Schrader (D-OR), Pitts (R-PA), Lungren (R-CA), and Congresswoman Capito (R-WV), introduced H.
- July 29, 2010
Momentum Builds in Opposition to New Internet Sales Tax
eBay has been a vocal opponent of Congress' plan to levy new Internet sales taxes on some of our favorite small business retailers (including eBay sellers and buyers). Since eBay VP Tod Cohen spoke out last week, many other companies and advocacy groups have joined the effort. See below for just a few of the organizations that are joining the conversation about anti-small business legislation.
- July 29, 2010
Congress Moves to Stabilize Postal Rates
Last week, a subcommittee of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee took an important step forward in strengthening the long-term financial health of the U.S. Postal Service by passing H.R. 5746, the United States Postal Service's CSRS Obligation Modification Act of 2010.
- July 28, 2010
Tell Congress: NO New Internet Tax Burdens
A bill before Congress would require online businesses like eBay and its sellers to collect sales taxes — for 45 states and as many as 15,000 local jurisdictions. This is not the time to introduce a new tax. Sign the petition and say NO to new Internet tax burdens.
- July 27, 2010
Why Reselling Tickets Is Good
"The ticket resale market creates opportunities for many more fans to attend an event.
- July 21, 2010
