The White House objected to the bill's language that permitted the Justice Department to sue copyright infringers on behalf of the content's owners.
The position is not expected to be occupied until after the general election in November.
The White House objected to the bill's language that permitted the Justice Department to sue copyright infringers on behalf of the content's owners.
The position is not expected to be occupied until after the general election in November.
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