Re: Copyright Extension Bill Passes Congress

On Tue, 27 Oct 1998, Timothy Phillips <hrothgar[_at_]telepath.com> wrote:
>
> When the copyright extension bill passed the House, Mary Bono
> expressed sentiments similar to Mary Rodgers':
>
> Actually, Sonny wanted the term of copyright protection
> to last forever. I am informed by staff that such a
> change would violate the Constitution.

Does it bother anyone else that a member of Congress is so unfamiliar with the portion of the Constitution that sets out the powers of Congress that she has to be informed of basic limitations by "staff"?

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