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Research Works Act


We oppose HR 3699 – the Research Works Act – because we believe that taxpayer-funded research should NOT belong to private publishers. The bill is co-sponsored by Rep. Darrell Issa [R-CA49] and Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY14].

Michael Eisen wrote an article about the link between Rep. Carolyn Maloney’s support for the bill and the large number of contributions she has received from senior American executives of the Dutch publishing conglomerate Elsevier (a company that stands to benefit mightily if HR 3699 ever becomes law).

Mr. Eisen also wrote about the similarity between Rep. Maloney’s letter defending HR 3699 and Elsevier’s “talking points” about HR 3699. He has posted both Rep. Maloney’s letter and Elsevier’s talking points in his article, so you can judge for yourself.

For one of the many other reasons this bill should be defeated, check out JasonZevin’s letter opposing the Research Works Act: http://www.popvox.com/bills/us/112/hr3699/comment/271950

Visit popvox.com for more commentary on this bill, and to add your own viewpoint.




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