Senator seeks information on U.S. tech companies in China

Sen Dick Durbin (D-IL) is asking 30 leading technology, Internet and communications companies to provide detailed descriptions of their operations and human rights practices in China. The companies include Apple, Facebook, Twitter, AT&T, Amazon.com and eBay. In letters sent to the companies Tuesday, Sen Durbin seeks information about their business in China and their plans for protecting human rights, free speech and privacy there.