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Ira I. Silverstein is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 8th district since 1999. » Read more on Wikipedia.org

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A Less Anonymous Internet?
2013-03-04
Ira Silverstein, proposed the creation of the “Internet Posting Removal Act.” The act would have compelled website administrators to remove comments, upon request, unless a poster attached his real name, a confirmed IP address and physical home address ...
(Government Technology)
  1. Editorial: Let us speak freely – We must uphold the right to post anonymous ...

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Senator Tries to Ban Internet Commenters
2013-02-26
Ira Silverstein introduced a bill aimed at limiting comments posted online, especially those negative in nature. His Internet Posting Removal Act would require administrators of websites, social media or Internet forums to remove postings from ...
(Patch.com)
  1. Use Denver boot to help city collect on debts, state senator says
  2. Bill would let city boot cars for unpaid bills
  3. Bill Allows City to Boot Cars For Unpaid Bills

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Illinois Anonymity Bill: Senator Ira Silverstein Introduces, Then Pulls ...
2013-02-22
"I do a lot of reading, a lot of research, over break," Silverstein explained to Zorn. "And I came across this idea that had been suggested in New York (state) as a way to combat cyberbullying." Silverstein added that he's pulling the bill from ...
(Huffington Post)
  1. Illinois State Sen. Ira Silverstein Wants to Ban Anonymous Comments from Internet
  2. Illinois state senator pushes anti-anonymity bill
  3. Bill to fight Internet anonymity is withdrawn after lawmaker takes flak for ...

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Ill. GOP senators get extra work, pay after losses
2013-01-30
... features Majority Leader James Clayborne of Belleville, assistant majority leaders John Sullivan of Rushville, Kimberly Lightford of Maywood, Terry Link of Waukegan, Tony Munoz of Chicago and Donne Trotter of Chicago; and majority chair Ira ...
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    Skokie's Turning Point secures $1.2 million grant
    2012-12-10
    Ira Silverstein (D-8th) and Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen. The key reason for the event though was to say thank you to the North Suburban Healthcare Foundation, which has helped fulfill a long-time dream. “Their generous gift allowed us to purchase ...
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      New Law Protects Users Of Online Dating Sites
      2012-08-24
      The new legislation, sponsored by state Sen. Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago) requires Internet dating services to tell all users upfront whether they do or do NOT conduct criminal background checks. Those sites that do conduct background checks, but ...
      (CBS2 Chicago)
      1. Governor Quinn Signs Law to Increase Protections for Online Dating

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      Attorney General Looks Into the Sudden End Of Y-Me Breast Cancer Charity
      2012-07-17
      The sudden end of Y-Me prompted State Senator Ira Silverstein to ask for an investigation by state attorney general. Over the past five years, the amount of contributions Y-Me received dropped significantly. Public records and an audit released by ...
      (Daily Gossip)
      1. Chicago Cancer Group's Sudden Shutdown Prompts Call for Probe
      2. Breast cancer charity's abrupt end spurs call to investigate
      3. Senator wants Y-ME's books inspected

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      Quinn signs legislation to shut loophole for fugitives Across the border ...
      2012-07-06
      Ira Silverstein, D-Chicago, and Rep. Sidney Mathias, R-Buffalo Grove, the law allows judges to punish violators with a prison terms of one to three years and a fine of $25000. "We can't have a system where people are hiding criminals," Silverstein said.
      (Chicago Tribune)
      1. Governor Quinn Signs Legislation Strengthening the Criminal Justice System

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      State Senate OKs online dating safeguards
      2012-03-29
      Ira Silverstein, D-Chicago. The legislation, which passed 42-9, also would require dating services that say they conduct background checks to use government databases, including criminal court records and sex offender registries.
      (Chicago Tribune)
      1. Internet Dating Safety Act Requiring Online Dating Sites to Disclose ...
      2. Dating sites may have to post safety features

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