eBay, Google among businesses helping launch a new association representing Internet companies Beckerman Four of the biggest names on the Net are charter members of a new group formed after a season of controversial technology bills, and the organization has tapped a prominent congressional staffer as its first leader. Michael Beckerman has been named president and CEO of The Internet Association, which promises to represent “America’s leading Internet companies,” according to a July 25 statement. Beckerman most recently was deputy staff director to the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee. He has spent more than 12 years on the Hill, including time as… Read More