HP, Microsoft, eBay and Intel issued a statement expressing their support for the bill, saying they believe such legislation "will support business growth, promote innovation and ensure consumer trust in the use of technology".
The opposition to this legislation from House Republicans is fueled by a fear that supporting this legislation will fuel backlash against GOP legislators from the conservative base of the Republican Party.
"Having these influential celebrities throw their support behind this legislation will add to the growing momentum to end mass incarceration".
On Thursday, President Barack Obama made a speech praising Congress for quickly passing new legislation that will support his plan to arm and train Syrian rebels.
After all, it's a lot easier to push through legislation that will support renewable energy, for instance, if unions, solar installers, utilities, community organizations and non-profits are all in favor.
Hope influences us to expect the United Nations to bring solutions to the escalating dangers of climate change, or that our elected politicians will create legislation that will support the rights of many and bring justice to those who deserve consequence for their crimes.
This information will support legislation regarding prevention of radon entry both in dwellings and workplaces.
This weekend the Lib Dems sought to steal a march on their coalition partners by setting out in detail the "radical surgery" they believe is needed to the legislation before they will support it.
We are already taking steps to minimise our emissions and we are preparing the company for when legislation and markets will support a more significant action to mitigate CO2," said JJ Traynor, vice president of investor relations at Royal Dutch Shell.
Richardson said at this early stage, it's hard to judge whether the industry groups will support legislation that has many of the tough enforcement provisions that privacy advocates are seeking.
