Congress works on export controls, spam, wireline reporting relief.

RCR Wireless News, March, 2001 by WEAVER, HEATHER FORSGREN

WASHINGTON--While the wireless industry's attention was focused last week on new products and gizmos in Las Vegas, Capitol Hill was working on legislation that could impact the telecommunications industry in a variety of ways.

The Senate Banking Committee on Thursday passed by a vote of 19-1 a bill that would allow the president to restrict the export of dual-use items--if there is a significant national security or foreign policy reason--but would not restrict the export of mass-marketed items.

The House telecommunications and Internet subcommittee on Wednesday passed by voice vote a bill that would protect individuals, families and Internet service providers from e-mail spam.

Also on Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed by...

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