[ NNSquad ] Leahy suggests putting DNS blocking in PIPA "on hold" (but don't get too excited)

[Lauren Weinstein <lauren@vortex.com>]

Leahy suggests putting DNS blocking in PIPA "on hold" (but don't get too excited)

http://j.mp/zkyq8j  (ars technica)

   "The complaints against DNS-based blocking have been vocal ones. Leahy
    announced his plan today to introduce a "manager's amendment" to the
    current bill after hearing from "engineers, human rights groups,
    and... a number of Vermonters." Not that he's convinced DNS blocking
    is really problematic.  I remain confident that the ISPs-including the
    cable industry, which is the largest association of ISPs-would not
    support the legislation if its enactment created the problems that
    opponents of this provision suggest. Nonetheless, this is in fact a
    highly technical issue, and I am prepared to recommend we give it more
    study before implementing it."

--Lauren--
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