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FTC Head Criticizes Anti-Spam Bills

Timothy J. Muris, the head of the Federal Trade Commission, weighed in on recent legislative efforts to curb email spam in a speech at an annual technology-policy forum in Colorado. Muris criticized several proposed bills, including one that would create a national do-not-spam registry, as ineffectual. His remarks could put a damper on the prospect for congressional action this year.

Head of FTC Opposes Bills To Curb Spam Washington Post, August 19, 2003