Under the European Union's Distance Selling Directive, the backdrop to the proposals, buyers of goods and services over the web are entitled to seven working days to change their mind.
Dell reported earnings against the backdrop of a proposal from its founder, Michael Dell, to take the company private.
The Obama administration's consideration of the proposal comes against the backdrop of Republican attacks for its decision to handle some terrorism cases in the criminal justice system instead of declaring the suspects to be "enemy combatants" and holding them in military detention.
Kingdon's concept of a 'softening up' process, whereby ideas are reiterated and repackaged over time, fits with the EAG process, which took place against a backdrop of numerous proposals and reports on how to improve services.
The White House was critical of the proposal.
Few details of the proposal have emerged.
Silicon Valley companies seemed wary of the proposal.
Details of the proposal were not provided.
Terms of the proposal were not disclosed.
Address the purpose of the proposal.
