IP Watch reports that U.S. Congressman Howard Berman has inserted language into a bill that would mandate the creation of ten new attaches that would enhance U.S. efforts to pressure foreign countries on IP enforcement. Based on the language in the bill, Canada would be a likely target.
Berman Bill Seeks To Expand U.S. IP Enforcement Efforts
May 19, 2009
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Episode 273: Rebroadcast of the Globe and Mail’s The Decibel on Canada’s First Steps Towards a Social Media Ban
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and canada asks for softwood lumber mney back 1st
and canada in repsonse ups oil prices to oil….
and canada stops shipping wheat to the usa
and canda stops…..
LIKE GROW UP AMERICA YOUR ECONOMIC TERRORISM WONT WORK HERE.