China is openly undermining the United States’ vision of a free and open Internet. Motivated by maintaining the fragile balance between information control, social and political stability, and continued modernization and economic growth for an online population of over 600 million, the Chinese government is attempting to alter how nations understand their role in…
In a significant move, five House members from the Ways & Means Committee notified President Obama that global tribunal provisions should be excluded from future trade treaties. Most, if not all, of these congressmen have voted for past agreements that did included the Investor State Dispute Settlement (global tribunal) mechanism. ISDS basically means that…
For Immediate Release:Contact:Angela Bradbery (202) 588-7741, [email protected] Symone Sanders (202) 454-5108, [email protected] Leak of Obama Administration Trade Pact Proposal Reveals Negotiations Affecting Net Neutrality, Limits on Data Privacy Protections U.S. Internet Governance Policy Should not be Designed in Closed-Door, Industry-Influenced Negotiations of U.S. Trade in Services Agreement WASHINGTON, D.C. – While a domestic debate about net…
On Thursday, December 4th, CONNECT held its 27th Annual Most Innovative New Product (MIP) Award dinner to honor San Diego companies that had launched innovative new products within the last year. There were more than 700 attendees at the event held at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, led by Mistress of Ceremonies Maureen…
