The federal government has put Google, Microsoft, Apple and other technology companies on notice: Give consumers a way prevent advertisers from tracking their movements across the Web - or face regulation.
Internet
Jul 26, 2011
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(AP) -- The Senate Commerce Committee is investigating several little-known companies for charging consumers mystery fees through their phone bills in a practice known as cramming.
Telecom
Dec 17, 2010
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The White House on Thursday is expected to unveil its proposal to enhance the nation's cybersecurity, laying out plans to require industry to better protect systems that run critical infrastructure like the electrical grid, ...
Internet
May 12, 2011
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California lawmakers on Wednesday pushed through an ambitious climate change package to further reduce the state's carbon footprint and boost the use of renewable energy to 50 percent in 15 years.
Environment
Jun 3, 2015
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NASA's massive new rocket won't be ready for a moon shot next year, the space agency's top official told Congress on Wednesday.
Space Exploration
Mar 13, 2019
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After the House's lopsided bipartisan vote to end the National Security Agency's bulk collection of Americans' phone records, the Senate is under considerable pressure to pass a similar measure. If it doesn't, lawmakers risk ...
Security
May 14, 2015
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A group of US senators has revived stalled cybersecurity legislation by offering compromises to address civil liberties concerns, an effort quickly endorsed by President Barack Obama.
Internet
Jul 21, 2012
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Leaders of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee said Wednesday they were seeking answers from the Obama administration about federal law enforcement's use of surveillance technology that sweeps up basic cellphone data.
Security
Jan 1, 2015
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Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt has agreed to testify at a US Senate hearing into online competition in September.
Internet
Jul 9, 2011
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Many politicians will tell you that donating to their campaigns does not affect the way they vote or design laws.
Economics & Business
Dec 2, 2014
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