Launch of the National Digital Economy Strategy

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eBay leads the way at CeBIT

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Senator Franken Visits eBay HQ

Senator Al Franken (D-MN), seen here with eBay and PayPal Government Relations staff, paid a visit to eBay Inc.’s San Jose headquarters last week.  The Senator’s visit came as part of a tour of numerous technology companies in Silicon Valley. Senator Franken is a member of the Judiciary Committee and chairs the newly-created Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law.
Taxpayers’ Group to U.S. Senate: “Oppose New Internet Sales Taxes”

Last week, the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) sent a letter to every Member of the U.S. Senate urging them to oppose legislation proposed by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) that would expand sales tax collection on the Internet by instituting the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement (SSUTA) on a national scale. The NTU not only opposes the SSUTA because it would increase taxes on e-commerce purchases and abolish the concept of sales tax competition among states, but also for the additional burdens that this proposal would place on small online retailers and entrepreneurs on the Internet. Click here to read the NTU letter to U.S. Senators.
National Broadband Network on mainland Australia

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Accession to the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime

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The Electronic Transactions Act

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eBay/PayPal Help American Tornado and Flood Victims: Will you join us?

PayPal is making it easy to help nonprofits that are on the ground providing relief to victims of the recent disasters in the American South: tornadoes in Alabama, Missouri and other states, and devastating flooding along the Mississippi River.  In less than a minute, you can lend your support to these life-changing organizations.  Click here to donate.
Florida Congressman Thanks eBay for Supporting Small Business

Earlier this week, we applauded the introduction of H.R. 1663, the Small Business Encouragement Act. When the bill’s author, Congressman Allen West (FL-22) heard the news, he, in turn, thanked eBay for its support of the bill, which would provide tax credits to small businesses hiring unemployed workers. A Member of the House Small Business Committee, Congressman West has focused much time and energy on encouraging the growth and success of our nation’s small businesses. Click here to read more.
eBay CEO John Donahoe Addresses “Digital Ecosystem” in Paris

eBay CEO John Donahoe joined heads of Google, Facebook and other Internet thought leaders in Paris this week for a fascinating conversation regarding the future of the “digital ecosystem.” The historic conference took place on the eve of the G8 Summit.