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They demand members of Congress and groups advocating Internet freedom have full access to TPP documents.
In a joint statement, Senators Wyden, Sherrod Brown (D. OH), Jeff Merkley (D. OR), and Robert menendez (D. NJ) said:
"Groups essential to the success and legitimacy of any agreements are not being provided the opportunity to provide meaningful input on negotiations that have broad policy ramifications.""If Congress and the broader public are not informed of the exact terms of the agreement until the conclusion of the process, then the opportunity for meaningful input is lost."
"The lack of transparency and input makes passage of trade agreements more contentious and controversial."
In June, Representative Darrell Issa (R. CA) leaked TPP's IP chapter. Last year he opposed the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). Technology companies raised concerns. They have similar apprehensions about TPP.
In late May, Wyden introduced legislation opposing its secrecy. Only about a dozen congressional members know its contents. They're part of a Congressional Oversight Group.
According to Wyden, a 2002 law requires all members of Congress be given full access. Legislation he introduced stresses full disclosure.
On July 3, a joint statement from EFF, Public Citizen, Knowledge Ecology International, and Public Knowledge addressed USTR Kirk's new copyright exceptions and limitations introduced in San Diego.
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