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Decency Software Pits Hollywood against Capitol Hill

ClearPlay produces digital filters that sanitize DVDs by screening out the sex, violence and profanity. Some in the movie industry have tried to sue over copyright infringements, but Congress has passed legislation that allows companies like ClearPlay to sell such products.

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