Reid Postpones PIPA Vote; Smith Postpones SOPA Markup
Debate shifts to compromise solution
Chalk up another big win for the Internet companies and their online protest against controversial anti-piracy bills. Both PIPA and SOPA are now on hold in Congress, giving lawmakers more time to work out a compromise between Silcon Valley and Hollywood.
Citing "recent events," Senate majority leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said he would postpone Tuesday's vote on PIPA, the Protect Intellectual Property Act.
Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Tex.), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, also backed down, issuing a statement that he would "postpone" consideration of the Stop Online Piracy Act "until there is wider agreement on a solution."
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