Technology News Alert: Senate delays anti-piracy vote

	Friday, January 20, 2012 9:41:27 AM TECHNOLOGY NEWS ALERT Senate delays anti-piracy vote Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.) announced Friday he would delay consideration of an anti-piracy bill, bowing to pressure from a coalition of Internet companies who rallied consumers to their side saying the legislation could lead to censorship. In a statement, Reid said he would delay the scheduled vote Tuesday to begin consideration until the Senate Judiciary Committee could make more progress. "We made good progress through the discussions we've held in recent days, and I am optimistic that we can reach a compromise in the coming weeks," Reid said. Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology Or visit washingtonpost.com/business/technology. SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-MAIL CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy