Hmmm...
What effect, if any, will this story from yesterday have on these plans??
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2833705/posts
US Crackdown On Web Piracy ‘Shelved’
Sky News ^
Posted on Monday, January 16, 2012 3:45:18 PM by Sub-Driver
US Crackdown On Web Piracy ‘Shelved’
9:28pm UK, Monday January 16, 2012
US plans to legislate against internet piracy appear to have been effectively shelved after Barack Obama came out against it and Congressional leaders reportedly said a vote would not be held “unless there is consensus”.
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“Shelved” = “retreat until the heat is off, then try again”