Reshared post from +Lauren Weinstein
The House Republican Study Committee issued a remarkably interesting brief on intellectual property yesterday — then suddenly withdrew it it today! Why? Follow the money! In any case, I preserved a copy of the original report, and have marked it so that there can be no confusion about the fact that the RSC has disowned it (see below for RSC letter): http://lauren.vortex.com/WITHDRAWN-Republican-Study-Committee-Intellectual-Property-Brief.pdf
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From: Teller, Paul
Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2012 04:11 PM
Subject: RSC Copyright PBWe at the RSC take pride in providing informative analysis of major policy issues and pending legislation that accounts for the range of perspectives held by RSC Members and within the conservative community. Yesterday you received a Policy Brief on copyright law that was published without adequate review within the RSC and failed to meet that standard. Copyright reform would have far-reaching impacts, so it is incredibly important that it be approached with all facts and viewpoints in hand. As the RSC’s Executive Director, I apologize and take full responsibility for this oversight. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and a meaningful Thanksgiving holiday….
Paul S. Teller
Executive Director
U.S. House Republican Study Committee
Paul.Teller@mail.house.gov
http://republicanstudycommittee.com
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Yeah, this was one of the most sensible things I've ever seen come out of any governmental body. Can't believe they would distance themselves from it now, as something chock full of common sense is exactly what the Republican party could use right now to regain some of their dignity.