Rep. Smith says a bill penalizing companies that give information to Internet-censoring countries finally has a chance.

Google executives will reportedly try to hit the reset button on their new Buzz social network this week.

The two companies are expanding their political advertising sales teams to help campaigns target votes online with highly-targeted ads.

A consumer group requested access to e-mails between White House Internet policy chief Andrew McLaughlin and his former employer, Google.

FRIDAY TECH ROUND-UP:

An interview with Anil Dash, director of Expert Labs -- Nancy Scola, TechPresident
The bright mobile future -- Jonathan Spalter, Huffington Post
AT&T may find Apple's iPad adds to strain on wireless network -- Bloomberg
In rural markets, IPTV just isn't for telcos anymore -- Telecompetitor
iPad still awaits the rush-- Reuters
New York congressional campaign used rare Google ad tactic -- ClickZ
Trucking executive supports texting ban -- NYT Bits
Government shouldn't jeopardize free TV -- Ray Cole, Des Moines Register
Agencies to unveil more open-government plans -- Tech Daily Dose
Norquist and Zahourek: Many misuses of word 'tax' hurts policy debates -- Roll Call

The White House is getting its website ready for Apple's highly anticipated iPad.

In a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), the Commerce Department called for passage of the Performance Rights Act.

THURSDAY TECH ROUNDUP:

FTC is said to have looked at Google-Amazon ties -- NYT Bits
Digital Government? Eh -- TechPresident
E-Health records: Should FDA help certify? --InformationWeek
U.S. court rejects Microsoft patent case claim --Reuters
Appeals court rules in eBay's favor -- CNET
China confusing 'Google Geeks' helps reinforce great firewall -- Bloomberg
Joanna Shields to lead Facebook's international assault -- TechCrunch
Major Hollywood orgs petition White House on piracy -- TheWrap

OTHER NEWS FROM THE HILL:

FBI computer upgrade to take longer, cost more to implement, IG finds -- The Hill
Sanchez hammers Vietnam for alleged cyberattacks on human rights leaders -- The Hill
NBC to Kohl: Americans had 'record' access to Olympics coverage -- The Hill
Venture capital exits show signs of life in 1st quarter -- The Hill

Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif.) on Wednesday hammered the Vietnamese government for allegedly hacking their citizens' e-mail accounts.