Here's what happened after 4.5mil people signed Google's petition:
18 senators withdraw support for controversial bill
Senate websites collapse under emailed protest
Google's petition signed by 4.5 million people
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg opposes laws and describes internet as 'a powerful tool for a more open and connected world'
7,000 sites across the net joined protest
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