Attorneys General Oppose Federal Bill That Would Erode Right to Cell Phone Privacy

Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2011. Joined by her state counterparts from across the country, Attorney General Lisa Madigan today called on Congress to oppose legislation that would allow for robo-calls to cell phones. Madigan said the “Mobile Informational Call Act of 2011” would force consumers to pay for the unwanted calls.

Known as H.R. 3035, the federal legislation would amend the Communications Act of 1934 to allow third parties, such as debt collectors or other businesses, to…