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U.S. lawmakers want agencies to explain how they spy with fake cell towers

The use of these surveillance devices has expanded significantly, and lawmakers are worried.

On Nov 9, 2015 by Eric Geller

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New bill would restrict use of fake cell towers for surveillance

Bill would only permit government stingrays with search warrant.

On Nov 2, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Planned Parenthood to stop collecting reimbursement for fetal-tissue donations

The women's health group will begin absorbing the cost of tissue donations for medical research.

On Oct 13, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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Congressman admits GOP probe found no evidence of wrongdoing by Planned Parenthood

Nice try, though.

On Oct 10, 2015 by Marisa Kabas

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Your complete guide to Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s tech-policy views

Kevin McCarthy is the leading candidate to become House Speaker. Here's what that could mean for tech policy.

On Oct 8, 2015 by Amrita Khalid

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Encryption divides the two leading candidates to replace House Speaker John Boehner

One candidate vehemently opposes backdoors in encryption. The other...not so much.

On Oct 5, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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The rise of the new Crypto War

The U.S. government wants to stop terrorists and criminals from 'going dark.' But at what cost?

On Jul 10, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Ron Paul blasts Republican ‘cronyism’ in fight over online gambling

Is casino magnate Sheldon Adelson pulling the strings here?

On Nov 17, 2014 by Miles Klee

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An EPA employee downloaded 7,000 porn files on his work computer

Don't download porn at the office. As if we needed to tell you that was a bad idea.

On May 9, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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Marc Maron: Lawsuit over podcast patent is “extortion”

Last month Personal Audio filed lawsuits against three of the biggest podcasting companies, a move that could have a significant impact on the future of the medium.

On Mar 12, 2013 by Tim Sampson

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Congress members stumped over SOPA

  Some prominent  members of Congress recently professed technological ignorance when discussing the Stop Online Piracy Act. 

On Dec 30, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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