US congress introduces Federal Research Public Access Act
The Federal Research Public Access Act of 2010 (FRPAA) has been introduced in the US House of Representatives
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SPARC guide explores OA funds
SPARC has released a guide and supporting web resource exploring campus-based open-access publishing funds
Open-access supporters oppose US bill
SPARC is asking all supporters of public access to oppose the reintroduction of the 'Fair Copyright in Research Works Act' in the USA.
Emerald opens North American office
Emerald Group has set up a North American office based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.