The Associated Press: on Technology
T.W. Shannon:
Consistently opposes bond issues to pay for infrastructure
Shannon has consistently opposed any effort for a bond issue to pay for state infrastructure improvements, and he has pushed for deeper cuts to the state's income tax, despite projections that the state will have about $170 million less to spend next
year. He also is pushing to make permanent a generous tax subsidy to the oil and gas industry that is costing the state hundreds of millions of dollars annually."If we're serious about addressing the needs of state government, we need to be serious
about growing our economy, and raising taxes is not the way to do that," Shannon told the AP in an interview earlier this month. "You do that by allowing people and businesses to keep more of the money they earn.
When they do, they either spend it or invest it, and that's how you grow your state, not by raising taxes."
Source: Associated Press on 2014 Oklahoma Senate race
Jan 29, 2014
Joyce Dickerson:
Ensure the county has reliable public transportation
Dickerson said that she wanted to be "elected," not "selected" for the position. Gov. Nikki Haley appointed Sen. Scott to serve when Jim DeMint resigned from the Senate earlier this year.Dickerson is a retired compliance auditor and is the first
candidate to challenge Scott. She currently chairs the National Foundation for Women Legislators.
Elected to Richland County Council in 2004, Dickerson said Friday she has worked to ensure the county has reliable public transportation.
Source: Associated Press coverage of 2014 South Carolina Senate race
Nov 8, 2013
Al Gore:
Electronic Bill of Rights protects personal information
Q: On Internet Privacy: Should the federal government step in to safeguard people’s online privacy or can that be done through self-regulation and users’ education? A: I believe that, in this time of unprecedented possibility,
we must ensure that new technology is used to renew and strengthen our oldest and most cherished values. That is why I have called for an Electronic Bill of Rights for this electronic age. It includes the right to choose whether personal information.
is disclosed; the right to know how, when, and how much of that information is being used; the right to see it yourself; and the right to know if it’s accurate. In many areas, I believe that industry self-regulation of Internet privacy is an effective
response. Last year, the administration and the FTC held a workshop that pushed the industry to come to the table and negotiate a privacy code of conduct. That code of conduct is now in place.
Source: Associated Press
Oct 6, 2000
Al Gore:
Internet self-regulation OK: privacy policy on all web sites
In many areas, I believe that industry self-regulation of Internet privacy is an effective response. We have been pushing the private sector to get good privacy policies online, and there has been some impressive progress. For instance, only 14%
of commercial Web sites had privacy policies posted in the spring of 1998, but that number had risen to 88% by this spring. The next steps are to figure out the best way to get privacy policies posted at that last 12% and to
keep improving the quality of privacy policies. I am proud of my role in pushing for effective privacy protection in the area of online profiling. In 1998, before most people were even aware of the problem, I called for the government to
study this issue and to create an effective response. Last year, the administration and the FTC held a workshop that pushed the industry to come to the table and negotiate a privacy code of conduct. That code of conduct is now in place.
Source: Associated Press
Oct 6, 2000
George W. Bush:
Privacy is a fundamental right; ensure it on the Internet
Q: On Internet Privacy: Should the federal government step in to safeguard people’s online privacy or can that be done through self-regulation and users’ education? A: “I believe privacy is a fundamental right, and that every American
should have absolute control over his or her personal information. Now, with the advent of the Internet, personal privacy is increasingly at risk. I am committed to protecting personal privacy for every American and I believe the marketplace
Source: Associated Press
Oct 6, 2000
George W. Bush:
Privacy is a fundamental right; ensure it on the Internet
Q: On Internet Privacy: Should the federal government step in to safeguard people’s online privacy or can that be done through self-regulation and users’ education? A: “I believe privacy is a fundamental right, and that every American
should have absolute control over his or her personal information. Now, with the advent of the Internet, personal privacy is increasingly at risk. I am committed to protecting personal privacy for every American and I believe the marketplace
can function without sacrificing the privacy of individuals. Industry appears to be making some efforts to meet consumer demands for privacy protection. I will ensure Americans can exercise their right to know how their information is
collected, how it will be used, and to accept or decline the collection or dissemination of this information, especially sensitive medical, genetic, and financial information.
Source: Associated Press
Oct 6, 2000
George W. Bush:
Ban identity theft & safeguard genetic information
In Texas, I banned identity theft, safeguarded genetic information, protected driver’s license information and provided for a new Internet Bureau Task Force to combat emerging cyber crimes. As president, I will prohibit genetic discrimination,
criminalize identity theft, and guarantee the privacy of medical and sensitive financial records. I will also make it a criminal offense to sell a person’s Social Security number without his or her express consent.
Source: Associated Press
Oct 6, 2000
Al Gore:
Online federal services: a “second American Revolution”
Al Gore promised on Monday that as president he would have nearly all federal services online by 2003 in a “second American Revolution” linking the people and their
government via the Internet. He raised a vision of buyers competing for government business via Internet auctions: “The power of government should not be locked
away in Washington but put at your services -- no further away than your keyboard,“ the Democratic presidential contender said. Gore said that under his plan, people could use the Internet to get information about Social Security benefits,
to apply for a home loan through the Federal Home Administration, to report a crime or to find the health plan that would work best for them. He said he wanted government ”online -- so you don’t have to stand in line.“
Source: Associated Press in NY Times
Jun 5, 2000
Al Gore:
Unhealthy concentrations of power snuff out competition
While Gore has broken ranks with the president on several recent occasions, he & President Clinton have remained quiet on Microsoft. In November, at Microsoft headquarters, Gore said stern antitrust action sometimes is needed to break up “unhealthy
concentrations of power” that snuffs out competition. Gore stressed, however, that he was speaking only of his belief in the “fundamental American value” of making sure that neither heavy-handed government for unfair business practices quash competition.
Source: Associated Press
Apr 9, 2000
George W. Bush:
Bush would be more friendly toward Microsoft
The government won the first round of the antitrust case against Microsoft, but with years of legal appeals anticipated, who the new president is could change how the case is resolved. Bush has signaled he would be more friendly to the company. A law
professor said, “Could the outcome of the election have an impact on the case? Yes. But less because of control over the Justice Dept. and more because of control over the Supreme Court.” Judge Jackson could send the case directly to the Supreme Court.
Source: Associated Press
Apr 9, 2000
George W. Bush:
Make the Internet a duty-free zone
Bush advocates making the Internet a duty- and tariff-free zone.
Source: Associated Press
Aug 13, 1999
John McCain:
Telecommuncations Act was an influence-peddling scheme
McCain said the Telecommunications Act of 1996 - which he opposed on final passage - has resulted in increased cable TV rates because consumers were not represented when it was being negotiated. “It is nothing less than an elaborate influence-peddling
scheme in which both parties conspire to stay in office by selling the country to the highest bidder,” he said.
Source: Matthew Fordahl, Associated Press
Jul 7, 1999
John McCain:
Internet access, with filters, at every school & library
McCain seeks high-speed Internet access for every school, but suggested requiring filtering software for all public school and library computers as a way to keep children from potentially harmful Internet sites.
Source: (cross-ref to Education) Associated Press
Jun 14, 1999
Mike Huckabee:
Opposes public electronic voting; wouldn’t focus on issues
Television is a wonderful communications tool and will help to communicate issues to the voters, but it would be impossible to have an effective and fairly administered two-way communication system in which the public could vote
electronically on major issues. In addition, issues might be decided on the basis of which groups could most effectively communicate by television, not which groups really presented the most convincing and/or constitutionally sound arguments.
Source: Associated Press Questionnaire for AR Senate Debate
Nov 1, 1992
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