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Intro
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Taxing the Net
Securing the Message
Making the Net safe for kids
President's Comments
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Internet CommerceJuly 1, 1997 -- Digital Dollars President Clinton and Vice President Gore have released a report that calls for government to adopt a hands-off approach towards the flow of digital dollars.


CDAJune 26, 1997 -- Virtual Victory?The Internet community is breathing easier now that the Supreme Court has struck down the Communications Decency Act, which would have limited adult-oriented online material.


Internet PrivacyJune 11, 1997 -- Regulating Online Privacy Netscape and Microsoft said they would work to limit personal information available to Net users. Their announcement comes on the second day of FTC hearings on Internet privacy.


browser warSeptember 20, 1996 -- Cyber Wars. The battle for the key to the door to the Internet is heating up. Computer industry giant Microsoft is aggressively chasing Internet frontrunner Netscape. To get a clearer understanding of the implications of this battle of cyber titans, Tom Bearden talks with the combatants.


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