News tagged with state department
Experts mixed on whether Obama's goal of 1 million electric cars by 2015 can be reached
(PhysOrg.com) -- A recent report by the Department of Energy (DOE) stating that the United States is well on its way to meeting President Obama's goal of having at least one million plug-in electric cars and ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Apr 14, 2011 |
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US report urges easing rules on satellite exports
Congress should ease restrictions on US satellite exports that are unnecessary and place US firms at a "disadvantage," the Pentagon and the State Department said Wednesday.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Apr 18, 2012 |
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US tries its luck easing online gambling stand
Despite a new crackdown on Internet gambling this week, the US government appears to be easing its stand on many forms of online betting, prompting states to swing into action to tap a new revenue source.
Mar 01, 2012 |
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What is the value of a green card? Researcher calculates increase in income
Just what does it mean to get a green card? To some applicants, about $1,000 each month.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Feb 22, 2012 |
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US and Spain discuss cleanup of nuclear radiation
The United States is offering technical assistance to Spain to clean up land contaminated by radiation from undetonated nuclear bombs that accidentally fell on the area in 1966, the US State Department announced ...
Feb 05, 2012 |
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US, Russia to conduct joint Antarctica inspection
The United States and Russia will jointly inspect foreign facilities in Antarctica to make sure environmental and other responsibilities under the 1959 Antarctica Treaty are being met, the State Department ...
Jan 22, 2012 |
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Internet has become 'surveillance machine': Assange
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange blasted the mainstream media, Washington, banks and the Internet itself as he addressed journalists in Hong Kong on Monday via videolink from house arrest in England.
Nov 28, 2011 |
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WikiLeaks reveals all, media groups criticize move
(AP) -- WikiLeaks disclosed its entire archive of U.S. State Department cables Friday, much if not all of it uncensored - a move that drew stinging condemnation from major newspapers who in the past collaborated ...
Sep 02, 2011 |
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WikiLeaks releases mystery file
WikiLeaks released a mysterious encrypted file on Wednesday after telling its followers on Twitter to stand by for "an important announcement."
Sep 01, 2011 |
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US fears individuals at risk after WikiLeaks dump
The United States voiced renewed concern over the risks to individuals after the anti-secrecy site WikiLeaks made public more US diplomatic cables, many of which contained the names of sensitive sources.
Aug 31, 2011 |
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US bankrolls 'shadow Internet for dissidents' abroad
The US government is financing the development of "shadow" Internet systems to enable dissidents abroad to get around government censors, The New York Times reported on Sunday.
Jun 13, 2011 |
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State Department launches 'Opinion Space' website
The US State Department launched a new website on Monday seeking the opinions of people around the world on global issues and US foreign policy.
Mar 15, 2010 |
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Police bust online narcotics 'Farmers Market'
US authorities announced the bust of an online narcotics "Farmers Market" where people around the globe could buy LSD, ecstasy and other illicit substances.
Apr 17, 2012 |
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Growing US violent extremism by the numbers: UMD database
Over the past decade, attacks and plots by homegrown terrorists in the United States have increased, the work of extremists from across the political spectrum - roughly 40 percent of it by so-called 'lone ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Dec 12, 2011 |
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Study shows many older Floridians have no backup plan after hanging up their keys
Florida is home to one of the highest percentages of residents ages 65 and older in the United States, but very few of them have thought ahead to a time when they will no longer be able to drive a vehicle safely or considered ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Dec 02, 2011 |
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