US Senate Sees 'Let Me Google That For You' Bill
April 15, 2014

Via The Inquirer:

A BIPARTISAN BILL has been introduced in the US Senate under the unlikely but wonderful title, "Let Me Google That For You".

The bill, sponsored by Senators Tom Coburn and Claire McCaskill, has the purpose "To streamline the collection and distribution of government information" and proposes that the government prioritise searching for information via the internet.

The present protocol for government research involves an organisation called the National Technical Information Service (NTIS). It's estimated that at up to $100 a pop, it's a rather expensive way of finding information, especiall...

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