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  • Latest Action: Dec 22, 2010 Signed by President.

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  • 76% of users support S.30

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    • On February 18, 2009, by Kenner - This is a good start but I prefer for them not to call at all. It’s like beggars on the street coming into your home soliciting. Lets go one step farther and have a bill terminating telemarketers.

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      As noted by Kenner, a user on OpenCongress.org, on February 18, 2009, "This is a good start but I prefer for them not to call at all. It’s like beggars on the street coming into your home soliciting. Lets go one step farther and have a bill terminating telemarketers."
    • On May 12, 2009, by mercy - I agree that is a good start however I wonder how many of us would really answer the phone if we saw that it was a telemarketing company calling. One thing that we have to keep in mind is that the people calling us are only doing their jobs. Some of them get paid based off connectivity during calls...if we don't answer, someone is not getting paid!

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      As noted by mercy, a user on OpenCongress.org, on May 12, 2009, "I agree that is a good start however I wonder how many of us would really answer the phone if we saw that it was a telemarketing company calling. One thing that we have to keep in mind is that the people calling us are only doing their jobs. Some of them get paid based off connectivity during calls...if we don't answer, someone is not getting paid!"
    • On January 27, 2012, by okwolffcub - This seems a little bit on the harsh side.. I don't feel it would help ANYTHING to do with telemarketers, all this bill would end up being used for, is being used against regular every-day american people, just as others such as the Patriot act and soforth, have been.. We need to take a closer look at the depth of those who are suppose to be representing us in the capital, and act accordingly.

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      As noted by okwolffcub, a user on OpenCongress.org, on January 27, 2012, "This seems a little bit on the harsh side.. I don't feel it would help ANYTHING to do with telemarketers, all this bill would end up being used for, is being used against regular every-day american people, just as others such as the Patriot act and soforth, have been.. We need to take a closer look at the depth of those who are suppose to be representing us in the capital, and act accordingly."

    Highly Rated Blog Articles

    • Statement by the Press Secretary, 12/22/2010 - Jackie Napper's blog - December 21, 2010 by Jackie Napper's blog - Release Time: For Immediate Release On Wednesday, December 22, 2010, the President signed into law: S. 30, which makes it illegal to cause any caller identification service to knowingly transmit misleading or inaccurate caller ...

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      As noted by Jackie Napper's blog on December 21, 2010, "Release Time: For Immediate Release On Wednesday, December 22, 2010, the President signed into law: S. 30, which makes it illegal to cause any caller identification service to knowingly transmit misleading or inaccurate caller ..." (http://jackienapper56.typepad.com/blog/2010/12/statement-by-the-press-secretary-12222010.html)
    • Jackie's Views - Statement by the Press Secretary, 12/22/2010 - December 21, 2010 by Jackie's Views - S. 30, which makes it illegal to cause any caller identification service to knowingly transmit misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value. ...

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      As noted by Jackie's Views on December 21, 2010, "S. 30, which makes it illegal to cause any caller identification service to knowingly transmit misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value. ..." (http://jackienapper56.livejournal.com/298764.html)
    • Statement by the Press Secretary, 12/22/2010 | The White House - December 21, 2010 by White House.gov Press Office Feed - S. 30, which makes it illegal to cause any caller identification service to knowingly transmit misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value. ...

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      As noted by White House.gov Press Office Feed on December 21, 2010, "S. 30, which makes it illegal to cause any caller identification service to knowingly transmit misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value. ..." (http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2010/12/22/statement-press-secretary-12222010)

    Highly Rated News Articles

    • Scott Applauds Passage of Truth in Caller ID Act - December 15, 2010 by TMC Net - ... The House of Representatives today passed S. 30 - the Truth in Caller ID Act - by voice vote, clearing the way for the President to sign it into law. ...

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      As noted by TMC Net on December 15, 2010, " ... The House of Representatives today passed S. 30 - the Truth in Caller ID Act - by voice vote, clearing the way for the President to sign it into law. ... " (http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/-scott-applauds-passage-truth-caller-id-act-/2010/12/16/5200132.htm)
    • Today in Congress - December 14, 2010 by Daily Kos - Snowe - Energy and Commerce) S. 30 - Truth in Caller ID Act (Sen. Nelson (FL) - Energy and Commerce) S. 841 - Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act (Sen. ...

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      As noted by Daily Kos on December 14, 2010, " Snowe - Energy and Commerce) S. 30 - Truth in Caller ID Act (Sen. Nelson (FL) - Energy and Commerce) S. 841 - Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act (Sen. ... " (http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/12/15/929076/-Today-in-Congress)
    • Congress acts to stop scams using false caller IDs - December 14, 2010 by The Associated Press - ___ The caller ID bill is S. 30. The online shopper protection bill is S. 3386. Online: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov.

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      As noted by The Associated Press on December 14, 2010, " ___ The caller ID bill is S. 30. The online shopper protection bill is S. 3386. Online: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. " (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h9CtN3odTo6qeYlhnqdFZyvK_oHQ?docId=6c34e51fea924b9a8898484276d2dba5)
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