The United States government has been expected to crack down this year on spam -- unsolicited commercial e-mail. But a tough anti-spam bill is faltering in the House and even a milder Senate version faces plenty of opposition. . . .. The United States government has been expected to crack down this year on spam -- unsolicited commercial e-mail. But a tough anti-spam bill is faltering in the House and even a milder Senate version faces plenty of opposition. Sen. Ron Wyden says he's frustrated with the lack of legislative progress against junk e-mail. "The fact is, technology is now on the side of the spammer," says the Oregon Democrat, adding that his constituents want that situation changed. Wyden and bill co-sponsor Sen. Conrad Burns, a Republican from Montana, have introduced the so-called Spam Act, which would require bulk e-mailers to identify themselves; provide a valid return e-mail address; be honest about the e-mail contents; and give the recipients an easy way to prevent further contact. The link for this article located at CNN is no longer available. . The American administration grapples with implementing regulations against unsolicited emails, encountering resistance within legislative bodies.. Spam Act, Email Regulation, Junk Email Legislation. . Anthony Pell
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