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FC: Groups spar before tax commission meeting in Dallas
From: Declan McCullagh <declan () well com>
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 09:34:36 -0600
Below are notes from the e-freedom coalition (no taxes), e-fairness (lots of them), and some industry trade associations (compromise).
-Declan ---
Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 11:06:54 -0800 (PST) From: "Bartlett D. Cleland" <tekesq10 () yahoo com> Subject: Dallas To: declan () well com
The Institute for Policy Innovation Introduces the Center for Technology Freedom And the release of the Center's first projects: Should We Tax the Internet? by Merrill Matthews, Jr., Ph.D. and Old Constitution @ New Economy by Lawrence A. Hunter & George A. Pieler At a Policy Luncheon Monday, March 20, 2000 Fairmont Hotel Dallas, TX Hotel Site of the Advisory Commission On Electronic Commerce Hearing 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Complimentary Limited Seating R.S.V.P. by March 17RSVP by Fax: 972/874-5144 For More Information:
Email --- e-FAIRNESS COALITION CALLS ON ACEC MEMBERS TO BACK COMPROMISE PROPOSAL At least seven Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce (ACEC) members have announced their support of a compromise proposal put forth by the National Governors' Association. Hoping to influence at least six more commission members to create a supermajority backing of this proposal, the e-Fairness Coalition, which represents more than 1.5 million retailers around the country, announced its support of this compromise agreement ensuring a level playing field for all retailers. WHAT: Press conference WHO: Members of the e-Fairness Coalition, including: David Bullington, Vice President, Taxes, Wal-Mart Lisa Cowell, Executive Director, e-Fairness Coalition Peter Lowy, President, Westfield America, Inc. Michael R. "Mickey" Moore, President, Texas Retailers Association Ron Parrish, Senior Vice President, Tandy/RadioShack WHEN: MONDAY, MARCH 20 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Fairmont Hotel Executive Room CONTACT: Michal Lawler, Edelman Public Relations, (202) 326-1740, michal_lawler () dc edelman com ---
From: "Erick R. Gustafson" <EGustafson () CSE org> To: "'declan () well com'" <declan () well com> Subject: RE: Internet tax commission meeting in Dallas next Monday and Tue sday Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 13:30:55 -0500 CSE'S GRASSROOTS ACTIVISTS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE ON INTERNET TAXES! Oregon members pressure commissioner to support extending tax moratorium Citizens for a Sound Economy has, once again, organized to change public policy and make a difference. CSE circulated a call to action to our Oregon membership and asked that they contact Commissioner Delna Jones of the Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce. Commissioner Jones had not yet publicly committed to voting for an extension of the current tax moratorium. In a frenzy of e-mails, phone calls and faxes, Oregon CSE made a dramatic impact on an issue vital not only to Oregon, but to the entire nation. In a phone call to Oregon CSE's director, Commissioner Jones has said she will support extending the moratorium on Internet taxes and she has also credited the pressure from CSE activists as a driving force in bringing her to that decision. The final meeting of the Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce will take place next week, March 20-21, 2000, in Dallas, Texas. There CSE's Texas chapter will swing into action and hold a grassroots rally where we will congratulate Commissioner Jones and other commissioners who vote to extend the Internet tax moratorium. We need our activists all across America to thank Commissioner Jones for her support to keep the Internet tax-free and ensure that she follows through on her commitment to vote for extending the moratorium on Internet taxes!
--- For further information, contact: Steven Blinn or Beth Brody BlinnPR (212) 675-4777 steven () blinnpr com or beth () blinnpr com For Immediate Release An Open Letter To The Honorable James Gilmore, Chairman Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce Dear Governor Gilmore: The Internet continues to be a major catalyst for the longest economic expansion in the history of the United States. Every day, more and more commerce is conducted online, to the benefit of businesses, their employees and consumers. There is little doubt that one reason why the Internet has flourished has been the moratorium on burdens affiliated with Internet taxation. As the Commission nears completion on recommendations to be made to Congress regarding taxation on the Internet, the Association for Interactive Media and the Direct Marketing Association, including the undersigned companies, support the following positions: * Oppose taxes on Internet access * Reduce tax burdens on telecommunications carriers * Support the principles outlined in the Internet Tax * Freedom Act * Oppose additional taxes on Internet sales * Define remote sales tax collection based on the remote * sellers' physical presence * Advocate these positions at the international level * Establish nexus protections for business activity taxes We hope you will carefully consider these policy positions as the Commission completes its historic work. Sincerely, Association for Interactive Media Direct Marketing Association The Walt Disney Company CDNOW MicroWarehouse Inc. The Alta Vista Company Brandwise.com Spree.com Coldwater Creek Ordertrust Winebid.com Feld Entertainment Warrantybynet Bridge Entertainment Bishop Partners Harari.org United America Advertising Intelitec --- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- POLITECH -- the moderated mailing list of politics and technology To subscribe, visit http://www.politechbot.com/info/subscribe.html This message is archived at http://www.politechbot.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------
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