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Lawmakers optimistic about cyber bill prospects

(AP) -- House Republicans and Democrats expressed optimism Friday about sending a cybersecurity bill to President Barack Obama this year despite significant disagreements with the Senate and the White House. ...

Technology / Internet

created Apr 27, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 2

White House unveils 'one click' online privacy plan

The Obama administration is calling for stronger privacy protections for consumers as mobile gadgets, Internet services and other tools are able to do a better job of tracking what you do and where you go.

Technology / Internet

created Feb 23, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (6) | comments 3

Piracy vs. an open Internet

To avoid the reach of U.S. copyright laws, numerous online pirates have set up shop in countries less willing or able to enforce intellectual property rights. Policymakers agree that these "rogue" sites pose a real problem ...

Technology / Internet

created Nov 29, 2011 | popularity 2 / 5 (4) | comments 2

White House: Dems near accord on health care bill

(AP) -- The White House and congressional leaders are preparing a detailed health care proposal designed to win passage without Republican support if GOP lawmakers fail to embrace bipartisan compromises at ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Feb 18, 2010 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Understanding the pros and cons of health overhaul

(AP) -- Maybe you've been reading the health care bill in your spare time. Then perhaps you can answer this question:

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 28, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Decision day for health care in the House

(AP) -- President Barack Obama is trying to close the deal in the House on his health care overhaul, facing a make-or-break vote that's certain to be seen as a test of his presidency.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 07, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Obama's health care plan helped by drug industry

(AP) -- The nation's drugmakers stand ready to spend $150 million to help President Barack Obama overhaul health care this fall, according to numerous officials, a staggering sum that could dwarf attempts ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 08, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

House Democrats to open hearings on health bill

(AP) -- House Democrats are pushing forward with a partisan health care bill even as a key Senate Democrat labors to achieve an elusive bipartisan compromise on President Barack Obama's top legislative priority.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jun 23, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

No furnace required: Energy-efficient 'passive houses' gaining steam

Judd Blunk's house is like a womb. Although the temperature outside is in the 20s, his triple-pane windows overlooking the Fox River feel warm from inside.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Feb 18, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (13) | comments 2