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JIM TRUESDELL BIG TECH AND THE PURCHASING PROCESS from page 40
Clearly this issue has supporters and detractors from
both sides of the political aisle. Some Republicans are
more focused on preventing online censorship (though
the counterargument would be that if competition was
protected that, in itself, would resolve the anti-censorship
needs). At any rate, the legislation is likely to face an
uphill battle for approval on the House floor.
Some of the large tech companies have begun rallying
constituencies against the proposals. Amazon has been
contacting some of the third party sellers who use their
platform to discuss concerns over how the proposed
laws’ effects could hamper those sellers’ ability to sell
their products on the platform. They also are contacting
legislators whose districts include Amazon distribution
centers and other facilities.
As the new year began, the Senate Judiciary Committee
in late January approved a measure called the American
Innovation and Choice Online Act. The vote was 16-6
despite the lobbying of the Big Tech companies against
this measure which would prohibit their platforms from
showing favoritism to their own products and services.
This move against what is called “self preferencing” as
debate goes back to the House as the Congress struggles
to come up with an anti-trust Tech bill that can garner rare
bipartisan support to become law.
Everyone marvels at the advantages to consumers
of highly developed on-line purchasing and distribution
channels. But we are still in the early stages. As things
move forward to be a mature segment of our industries we
will want to make sure that it is not the exclusive domain
of a few all powerful organizations that set the rules by
which the game will be played.
JIM TRUESDELL
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FIRST CLASS OF FASTENER LEGENDS ANNOUNCED By Mike McGuire
The first class of Fastener Legends is Mr. Martin
Calfee, Founder/Chairman of Copper State Bolt & Nut Co.
in Phoenix, Arizona and Mr. Leo J. Coar, Editor/Publisher
of the fastener trade magazine the Distributor’s LINK in
Naples, Florida.
A Legend is someone who leaves behind an
unforgettable impression on others. A Legend is
committed to a large goal or vision, and they touch lives,
they are remembered, and they are cherished because
they are known for doing something extremely well.
Worldwide Fastener Sources.com wants to
recognize these individuals for their accomplishments
and leadership skills in building, expanding, and growing
the American Fastener Industry.
One of the factors used in their selection is the 6 Ps
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of Success. The 6 Ps are as follows:
PASSION: The ability to find ways to make it happen.
PRAGMATIC: The ability to set goals and to evaluate
them whether they work.
PRESPECTIVE: A way to review and evaluate specific
activities.
PERSONALITY: Being successful means being able to
collaborate with different people.
PREPARATION: Doing something to be ready and not to
lose a particular undertaking.
PERSEVERANCE: To persist despite difficulties.
Both of our recipients meet these qualifications
among other qualifiers.
Join us in congratulating Mr. Calfee and Mr. Coar in
their unique honor as a Fastener Legend.
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