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Smith Introduces Patent Reform Bill
Jun 8, 2005
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Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) today introduced the Patent Reform Act of 2005, legislation to improve the quality of patents issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and to reform certain patent practices that disrupt the operations of high−tech companies and other businesses. “The bill...
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Privacy in the Home is Priceless
Jun 3, 2005
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After a hard day at work, most of us look forward to enjoying a quiet, private evening at home. This is a time to focus on the more important things in life, like spending time with family or catching up with friends. Unfortunately, this ideal evening is often interrupted the moment we pull our cars...
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Smith Frivolous Lawsuit Bill Headed to House Floor
May 25, 2005
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Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) today announced that the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA) passed the House Judiciary Committee and is now headed to the House floor for consideration. LARA will reduce the filing of frivolous lawsuits.“The alarming spread of frivolous lawsuits has made a mockery of ...
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Committee Markup Statement on the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act
May 25, 2005
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Mr. Chairman, H.R. 420 will deter frivolous litigation. Our country’s values and its economy are under attack from unnecessary lawsuits. Unfortunately, fear of unjustified legal action has become a pervasive feature of our culture. Americans will sue over the slightest offense. Schoolteachers, d...
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Texas House Members Urge Reid for Vote on Priscilla Owen
May 23, 2005
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U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith circulated a letter today that was also signed by 14 other members of the Texas Congressional Delegation urging Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid to allow an up or down vote on the confirmation of Texas Supreme Court Justice Priscilla Owen for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals...
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Honor America’s Heroes this Memorial Day
May 20, 2005
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Each year on Memorial Day, American citizens pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the defense of this nation.Over half a million Americans have fought and died in uniform since our country declared its independence over two centuries ago. And while many memoria...
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Smith/Carter Provision Ensures DHS Properly Interprets Immigration Reform Bill
May 20, 2005
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Texas Congressmen Lamar Smith (R) and John Carter (R) today announced that the Department of Homeland Security spending bill that recently passed the House includes language that ensures the agency will properly interpret reforms to the H-1B visa program authored by Smith last year. Carter, a member...
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Smith`s Anti-Spyware Bill Gets Approval by House Committee
May 18, 2005
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Subcommittee Statement on Intellectual Property Theft in Russia
May 17, 2005
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This, the second of our two back-to-back oversight hearings on the subject of international intellectual property theft, will focus on the state of IP enforcement offered within the Russian Federation. In our first hearing, the Subcommittee received testimony that China, the single largest source of...
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Subcommittee Statement on Intellectual Property Theft in China
May 17, 2005
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Today, in what may be a first for the Judiciary Committee, this Subcommittee will conduct two back-to-back oversight hearings on the subject of International Intellectual Property Theft. The first will examine the massive piracy and counterfeiting that persists as the norm in China. The second will...
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