Reactions to SOPA's demise

Published: Jan. 20, 2012 at 2:45 PM

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SOPA is now no more, at least in its current form. Sponsoring Rep. Lamar Smith has pulled the bill from consideration, effectively killing the legislation.

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Reactions to SOPA's demise