Edolphus Towns: “The file sharing software industry has shown that it is unwilling or unable to ensure user safety.”

We should take swift action to pass it in this Congress.

Congress should pass the Data Accountability and Trust Act; H.R. 2221 from the 111th Congress.

I am proud to stand with President Obama, who included this in his jobs proposal because of the opportunity it offers to assist with deficit reduction, something that we all are concerned about.

When I walk the streets in my district and I listen to the people that are losing their homes, and then you look at these salaries, one would say, wait a minute, why don't we take these salaries and save a whole block.