Congresscritters take money from RIAA/MPAA, then threaten universities on their behalf
Caines sez,Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and Howard Berman (D-Calif.) are sending threats to 20 universities if they don't provide "acceptable answers" to what measures they are taking to prevent illegal file sharing.Link (Thanks, Caines!)Smith received $11,500 during his previous campaign from groups associated with the RIAA and MPAA.
Berman received $9800 from related groups as well as an additional $22,700 from residents of NY (Berman is a CA rep) who have ties to the RIAA and MPAA
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