On Friday, I wrote about the failure of the Senate to consider legislation by Senator Sununu to make the internet tax moratorium permanent. I mentioned that Senator Landrieu objected to a unanimous-consent request by Senator McConnell to consider the bill. Senator Landrieu has requested that we print the following clarification:
Senator Landrieu voiced the objection on behalf of Senator Carper, who was not on the floor to voice the objection himself. Senator Landrieu does not object to bringing the Sununu bill to the floor, as she believes it can be an effective vehicle for finding common ground on the Internet Tax issue. With the November 1 expiration date drawing near, Senator Landrieu is hopeful that an extension bill will be brought to the floor quickly. That said, if an amendment were offered to extend the Internet Tax moratorium on a temporary basis, she would support that over a permanent extension – though she believes a longer extension than the four years passed by the House may be in order. A 5- to 10-year window may be more appropriate. With the rapid pace of change in the Internet sector, however, the senator believes it is appropriate for Congress to review its take on Internet policy at least once a decade.
