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Congress folds controversial cybersecurity legislation into must-pass budget bill

The bill is expected to pass both houses of Congress and receive President Obama's signature.

On Dec 16, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Senators accuse FCC of overstepping its role by supporting city-run broadband

These senators think the FCC is crowding out for-profit broadband providers.

On Dec 11, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Privacy advocates decry Senate bill that would hold tech companies liable for reporting extremist content

The requirement failed as an attachment to a previous bill, but now it's back.

On Dec 9, 2015 by William Turton

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Senate bill repealing Obamacare and defunding Planned Parenthood heads to Obama’s desk

'It's time to take a stand for the rights of all human life, including the unborn...'

On Dec 4, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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U.S. senator wants to know how airlines protect their planes from hackers

Airplanes are the new cars—when it comes to cybersecurity issues, that is.

On Dec 2, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Heads of 2 powerful House committees join anti-encryption crusade

Is encryption really 'the biggest threat today,' as one lawmaker claimed?

On Nov 23, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Sen. Ron Wyden is ready to defend encryption in Congress

Anti-encryption lawmakers are using Paris to push for backdoors. Ron Wyden has heard it all before.

On Nov 19, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Congress plans encryption investigations as Paris attacks reignite ‘crypto wars’

Independent experts overwhelmingly support strong encryption, but Congress is still worried about it.

On Nov 18, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Rand Paul praises Edward Snowden for doing ‘a service’ to the U.S.

Paul also suggested a light sentence for the 'whistleblower.'

On Nov 12, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Russian threat has senators demanding answers about undersea Internet cables

Can the U.S. protect the most crucial piece of the global communications system?

On Nov 4, 2015 by Eric Geller

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The fight over CISA is far from over

The Senate's passage of CISA is just the beginning.

On Oct 28, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Senate passes major cybersecurity info-sharing bill CISA

Big business groups love the bill, but tech companies are divided.

On Oct 27, 2015 by Eric Geller

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White House backs CISA despite privacy groups’ concerns

'There is an urgent and compelling need for cybersecurity legislation.'

On Oct 23, 2015 by Eric Geller

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CISA’s privacy safeguard can be overruled by the FBI, NSA, or any federal agency

Right now, one of the privacy provisions in this bill has a major loophole.

On Oct 23, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Sen. Ron Wyden isn’t giving up the fight against CISA

The Senate advanced CISA on Thursday, but the battle over your privacy is not yet over.

On Oct 22, 2015 by Eric Geller