eBay Inc. discusses e-commerce for development at United Nations World Summit

On 14 May, eBay was invited to discuss e-commerce for development together with experts from UNCTAD, ITC and UPU at an annual event under the auspice of the United Nations: the World Summit on the Information Society.
eBay Inc. Committed to Protect Commerce

At the ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nation) Cybercrime Workshop in Singapore, members from eBay Inc.’s Government Relations & Global Asset Protection teams jointly presented on a key issue that eBay Inc.’s is very passionate about - commerce, and how we combat crime to protect commerce.
Congressman Tom Graves Opposes Marketplace Fairness Act

Last week, Congressman Tom Graves (R-GA) released a press statement explaining why he was opposed to the Internet sales tax bill that recently passed the U.S. Senate.
Members of Congress Speak in Opposition to Internet Sales Tax Legislation on House Floor

On Wednesday, three Members of Congress went to the House floor to express their opposition to the so-called Marketplace Fairness Act that is currently pending in the House of Representatives.
Surf Between the Flags Initiative Promotes Online Safety

Earlier this month, the Centre for Internet Safety, based at the University of Canberra with the support of eBay Inc, delivered the Surf between the Flags initiative with the Federal Member for Canberra, Gai Brodtmann MP.
Congressman DeSantis Publishes Op-ed on Internet Sales Taxes

Freshman Republican, Ron DeSantis (R-FL), published an op-ed in the Daytona Beach News Journal on Sunday that outlined the Congressman’s concerns with the so-called Marketplace Fairness Act.
Montana Congressman Speaks Out Against Internet Sales Tax Bill on House Floor

Last week, Congressman Steve Daines (R-MT) went down to the House floor to express his opposition to the so-called Marketplace Fairness Act currently pending in the U.S. House of Representatives.
John Donahoe: Why an Internet Sales Tax Would Hurt Small Business

"One thing I love about my role at eBay has been having the chance to meet small business owners across America and around the world. It’s humbling to know that these entrepreneurs are using the eBay marketplace and the technology we provide to reach consumers and achieve business success. Helping businesses compete and win is at the heart of what we do at eBay."
Former Governor of Virginia Opposes Internet Sales Tax Bill

This week, former Governor of Virginia, Jim Gilmore, expressed his opposition to the so-called Marketplace Fairness Act that is currently being debated in Congress.
House Speaker Expresses Concern with so-called Marketplace Fairness Act

This week, during an interview with Bloomberg TV, Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) said that he believes the Internet sales tax bill would impose new burdens on small businesses and that he “probably” won’t support the bill.