Is Your Rep Being Bought Off?

Your Internet Freedom for $ale

GenOpp launched an offensive to stop the internet tax which would disproportionately hurt young people. Over 3000 of you Facebook bombed the man who could stop it. He said he would, but now is walking it back.

This tax is great news for the Big Retail Lobby and they are spending millions to make sure their special interests are protected. How much are they paying your congress to tax the internet?

Read more: http://generationopportunity.org/2013/06/07/your-internet-freedom-for-ale/#ixzz2VZNdACrA

Internet Tax is Dead by Generation Opportunity

Internet Tax Is Dead

WE DID IT!

This morning, Rep. Goodlatte, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, announced that his committee will not pass the Internet sales tax. This announcement comes on the heels of a Facebook bomb in which more than 3,000 young activists posted on Rep. Goodlatte’s Facebook page, encouraging him to oppose the new tax.

This is a clear example of how young people can influence their elected officials. We will continue the fight to Free the Future!

Zachary

P.S. Here is the article in which Rep. Goodlatte said that the House will not pass the Internet tax.

Posted on June 6, 2013

Read more: http://generationopportunity.org/2013/06/06/internet-tax-is-dead/#ixzz2VU1EhTWA