Dispatches
Cohen Urges Congress to Support H.R.3190
eBay Voices Strong Support for the “Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act of 2009” July 16, 2009
- July 20, 2009
Internet taxes: "Don't burden online retailers, help them grow."
In a recent Letter to the Editor of the Seattle Times, Tod Cohen, eBay Inc. Vice President for Government Relations argues that the "editorial advocating for new sales taxes on Internet retailers headlined "Sales-tax collections should be consistent" [Opinion, July 10] misses the mark. The "streamlined sales tax" it mentions would force small online businesses across Washington -- and the country -- to comply with complex tax laws from every tax jurisdiction in every state.
- July 20, 2009
Are Stricter Internet Laws Coming to Your Neighborhood?
We know you care about regulations affecting the Internet. Now there's an easy way to follow legislation that could limit your access to a free and open Internet. Internet Advocates' Watchlist for Ugly Laws, iAWFUL, tracks laws across the country and allows you to quickly find out if legislators in your area are trying to stifle your usage.
- June 16, 2009
Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds eBay's Green Efforts
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently spoke from an eBay campus in San Jose and applauded the company for its solar power installation (the largest in the city). He encouraged others to follow suit exclaiming, “There should be no rooftop in California without a solar panel.” Read more.
- May 11, 2009
eBay GR Teams Up With Law Enforcement
In early 2009, eBay's successful Law Enforcement division became a part of the Government Relations group. With the teams' respective histories and strong relationships with public officials and government bodies, the marriage made perfect sense. Check out our new Global Law Enforcement page to learn more.
- May 6, 2009
