Internet piracy is suspected as U.S. agents raid campuses

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The U.S. Customs Service has conducted raids at M.I.T., U.C.L.A., and other major college campuses against what it describes as the largest software piracy ring in the country. Raids were also carried out in Europe, targeting unidentified industry insiders, including software executives who apparently fancied themselves as 'Robin Hood' figures who gave away software for free to the poor and any other interested parties. The Web site brazenly operated by the ring, www.drinkordie.com, was also shut down today. The colleges themselves cooperated fully and are not themselves considered part of the criminal probe.

Prepackaged software, Computer Software, Software Publishers, Computer software industry, Software industry, Software, Crimes against, College students, Software piracy, United States. Customs and Border Protection

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Inquiry on Lobbyist Casts a Shadow in Congress

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A corruption investigation into the actions of lobbyist Jack Abramoff is raising questions about the ethics of House Majority Leader Tom DeLay.

Legal issues & crime, Public affairs, Personnel administration, Public Relations Agencies, Public relations services, Ethics, Lobbyists, Company legal issue, Compensation and benefits, Political aspects, Ethical aspects, Corruption, DeLay, Tom, Abramoff, Jack

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BUSH PRESSURING G.O.P. TO APPROVE INTELLIGENCE BILL

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President Bush is pushing an intelligence overhaul bill that members of his party disagree with.

Government domestic functions, Management dynamics, Management, Bush, George W., Powers and duties, Company business management, United States. Department of Defense, Domestic policy, United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services, Intelligence gathering

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