CO Small Business Owner Expresses Concern of Internet Sales Tax Bill

Brian Fricano, a tech-enabled small business owner in Bloomfield, Colorado, recently submitted an opinion piece to the Daily Camera that urged federal lawmakers to not pass an Internet sales tax bill that would prevent small businesses from prospering.
Adidas Lifts its Online Sales Restrictions

Last week, German sporting goods manufacturer Adidas, publicly announced that they would be lifting its sales restrictions on the use of eBay and other third-party marketplaces by authorized sellers.
eBay Inc. Welcomes Representative Bennie Thompson to eBay Inc. Headquarters

Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, Bennie Thompson (D-MS), joined eBay Inc. Government Relations at our San Jose Headquarters yesterday to see firsthand how eBay Inc. is enabling global commerce and creating opportunities for small- and medium-sized businesses, like those found in the 2nd Congressional District of Mississippi.
Illinois Think Tank Discuses Importance of Passing Internet Tax Freedom Act

Last week, Illinois based think tank, Heartland Institute, published a blog explaining the importance of passing the Permanent Internet tax Freedom Act (PITFA) before the November 1st deadline.
Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Field Hearing on Net Neutrality

Earlier this week, Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) of the Senate Judiciary Committee convened a field hearing in his home state of Vermont to examine the consequences of deviating from the net-neutrality doctrine.
PA Small Business Owner Speaks Out Against E-Fairness Bill

Local small business owner, Tom Baxter of Pine, Pennsylvania, sent a letter to the editor of The Tribune-Review expressing his frustration with the “e-fairness” bill currently pending in Congress.
Nevada Senator Tours eBay Inc. Commerce Innovation Showcase

Last week, Nevada State Senator Debbie Smith toured the eBay Inc. Commerce Innovation Showcase in San Jose, California.
Jurong Lake Run in Singapore helps raise $150,000 for charities in Singapore

In upholding our spirit of giving back to the community, PayPal sponsored the Jurong Lake Run again this year, making this the third year in a row that PayPal supported the event.
eBay Inc. Public Policy Lab Discusses Tech-Enabled Trade at Conference for State International Development Directors

Last week, Brian Bieron with the eBay Inc. Public Policy Lab discussed the importance of technology-enabled trade at the State International Development Organization(SIDO) Annual Conference in Washington, DC.
USTR Focuses on Tech-Enabled Trade

Last week, United States Trade Representative Michael Froman spoke about the benefits of tech-enabled international trade during the Coalition of Services Industries discussion on the pending Trade in Services Agreement.