Pennsylvania Governor Looks to Cut Advertising Tax Exemption

The Pennsylvania Governor, Edward Rendell, recently released his proposed budget for the upcoming year. He is attempting to cut 73 different sales tax exemptions including the exemption for advertising costs. The budget still needs to be voted on by legislators. The AAF is working with local members to urge law makers to consider the consequences of such a budget including; a decrease in tax base and the loss of jobs.

Let Them Have Broadband

In a speech given by the chairman of the FCC, Julius Genachowski, outlined a plan in which 90% of all Americans should have access to broadband internet by the year 2020. He also discussed plans to have national broadband service by 2020.

Microsoft and Yahoo and Get the Green Light

The U.S. Department of Justice and the European Commission have approved an agreement between Yahoo and Microsoft.  The partnership between these two tech giants was agreed upon close to a year ago, but has just passed the first legal hurdles and will begin implementation in the next few weeks.

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