Rosen to Step Down from RIAA

[vniow]

Let's pray that they get some intelligence now.



NEW YORK (AP) -- Hilary Rosen, the U.S. recording industry's head lobbyist who waged a high-profile battle against Napster and music piracy, is resigning at the end of the year.

Rosen cited personal reasons for leaving the Recording Industry Association of America, where she has served as chief executive since 1998.

``During my tenure here, the recording industry has undergone dramatic challenges and it is well positioned for future success. I have been extremely proud to be a part of this industry transition,'' Rosen said. ``But I have young children and I want to devote more of my time to them.'' (http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/business/AP-Rosen-Resignation.html)

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[alset]

Hilary Rosen, the head of the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), will be releasing her post at the end of this year. Rosen is the driving force behind the RIAA's attacks against ISPs regarding music file sharing. She also strong-armed Verison into revealing the name of a customer who had downloaded hundreds of songs using his cell phone. Apparently, the RIAA is attempting to soften it's image, as Net users have a general disdain for their practices.

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Dan