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Head of FTC Opposes Bills To Curb Spam
Muris Says Efforts Would Be 'Largely Ineffective'
By Jonathan Krim
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 20, 2003; Page E01
The head of the Federal Trade Commission yesterday criticized several federal legislative efforts designed to combat junk e-mail, remarks that could cloud the prospect for congressional action this year.