The paper lobby’s new federal target: The Securities and Exchange Commission

The Washington Post: First, the paper lobby fought the Social Security Administration’s move to issue paper earnings statements to 150 million Americans electronically, saving $72 million a year.

Then it tried to stop the Food and Drug Administration from taking the tiny-print inserts out of prescription drug boxes and putting them online. And when the Internal Revenue Service this year stopped printing Publication 17, the bible of tax guide preparation for individuals, the paper industry fought back.

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