Senate confirms physicist Moniz as energy chief (Update)
Physicist Ernest Moniz won unanimous Senate confirmation Thursday to be the new U.S. energy secretary.
Energy & Green Tech
May 16, 2013
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US white majority to linger if immigration slows
Whites would lose their majority in the U.S. three years later than expected if immigration growth slows, according to census estimates released Wednesday.
Social Sciences
May 15, 2013
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High-tech pushes for more in immigration bill (Update)
High-tech companies looking to bring more skilled workers to the U.S. pushed Monday for more concessions in an immigration bill pending in the Senate. Labor unions said these companies had already obtained enough in the legislation ...
Business
May 13, 2013
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Senate delays action on Internet sales tax bill
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says senators have reached a deal to delay voting on a bill to tax Internet sales until after senators return from a weeklong vacation.
Business
Apr 26, 2013
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Senate chairman calls for 'Do Not Track' bill
A top Senate Democrat says the advertising industry is ignoring consumers' requests not to be tracked online and that it's probably time for federal regulation.
Internet
Apr 24, 2013
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Tax-free Internet shopping jeopardized by bill
Tax-free shopping on the Internet could be in jeopardy under a bill making its way through the Senate.
Business
Apr 23, 2013
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White House backs Internet sales tax bill
The White House Monday backed a Senate bill to force online retailers like Amazon and eBay to collect state and local sales taxes, hoping to end a cost disadvantage hampering bricks and mortar businesses.
Business
Apr 22, 2013
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House committee advancing pro-business cyber bill
The House Intelligence Committee is finalizing legislation that would give the federal government an unprecedented role in helping banks, manufacturers and other businesses protect against cyberattacks.
Internet
Apr 10, 2013
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Alert to Congress: Nuclear evacuation may bog down
A new government report challenges a pillar of planning for disasters at American nuclear power plants. It finds that people living beyond the official 10-mile evacuation zone might be so frightened by the prospect of spreading ...
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 10, 2013
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Senate shows support for Internet sales taxes
(AP)—Advocates of a move to help states collect sales taxes on Internet transactions have won a Senate victory.
Business
Mar 23, 2013
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