DMers herald approval of revised H.R. 170

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The members of the direct mail industry have announced their support for HR 170, the House version of the Deceptive Mail Prevention and Enforcement Act. The original version called the Senate bill S 335, which was introduced by Rep Frank LoBiondo, includes the word "prominently" to describe where disclosures could be plaedn in sweep mailings. The House Bill also extended to 60 days the time period that sweepstakes operators must remove the names of people who do not want to receive their offers.

Mail Order Houses, Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses, Mail order business

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DMers pleased with revised H.R. 22

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Rep John McHugh, chairman of the House postal service subcommittee, is proposing a bill that calls for the revision of H.R. 22 or the Postal Modernization Act. Direct mailers have already expressed their support for the bill, which will give the US Postal Service more freedom to manage its operations and establish rules. Several provisions in H.R. 22 were deleted from the bill to give it a better chance of passing.

Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities, Postal Regulations, Postal service

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Revived I-tax ban pleases Dmers

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Direct marketers are happy with the US Senate's passage of a bill which would provide a two-year moratorium on sales tax on items bought on the internet.

Direct Marketing Services, Direct Mail Advertising, Direct mail advertising services, Direct Marketing

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