17.12.2010 16:05 Uhr, Quelle: The Unofficial Apple Weblog

iPads used by House of Representatives officially

Hot on the heels iPad's recent appearance in the U.S. House of Representatives, thanks to congressman Henry Cuellar, Politico reports that the iPad may soon gain formal access to Congress. As it stands, no electronic devices are allowed on the House floor. A tech-savvy group of incoming group of lawmakers are keen to see the formal rules changed, allowing them to use electronic devices on the House floor, though, according to a House leadership aide, no official decision has been made on the iPad. House Parliamentarian John Sullivan said, "I would advise the speaker that if an iPad is not being used to play sound oras a transmitting device, it is allowed."

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