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joystiq.com - 2/27/2009

ECA leading 'action campaign' against proposed digital distribution tax

— joystiq.com — If you've ever wondered what the Electronic Consumers Association actually does , here's your answer -- in... an attempt to combat a proposed tax on digitally distributed content and games in a number of states, the ECA is mobilizing its troops in ... (more) ECA leading 'action campaign' against proposed digital ...

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