Later, a live discussion on chinas incoming government and that nations growing international role. Well, the issue of an Internet Sales tax has reared up again and, in fact, the u. S. Congress and many states are looking at this issue, and thats our topic this week on the communicators. Now, we want to start off by talking with the chairman of the california state board of equalization, Jerome Horton. Mr. Horton, california has recently changed how it manages or its taxation policies when it comes to the internet, hasnt it . Guest yes, peter, it has. It broadened the definition of whats taxable in california to include online retailers who meet certain criteria. Host now, you said youve broadened. How was it before, and now who is included . Guest prior to the law, the sales tax didnt apply to companies that had affiliates and worked through various different groups here in the state of california. The law broadened the definition of who actually qualifies to include those individuals