Obama administration expands "TechHire" jobs initiative
The White House is adding 15 new communities to its "TechHire" initiative for getting low-skilled workers jobs in the tech economy.
Other
Mar 9, 2016
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Obama launches 'take your child to the lab' week
President Barack Obama is launching a version of "take your child to work day" that's focused on America's science laboratories instead of its corporate workspaces.
Other
Feb 28, 2016
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Obama nominates Silicon Valley judge to appellate court
President Barack Obama Thursday nominated a federal judge who has presided over patent feuds between Apple and Samsung and other major Silicon Valley fights to the nation's largest federal appellate court.
Business
Feb 26, 2016
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US escalates fight with Apple over iPhone in attacks probe
The US government Friday sought a court order to force Apple to help unlock an iPhone as part of the probe into last year's San Bernardino attacks, escalating a legal showdown over encryption.
Business
Feb 19, 2016
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US fight over gunman's locked iPhone could have big impact
A U.S. magistrate's order for Apple Inc. to help the FBI hack into an iPhone used by the gunman in the mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, sets up an extraordinary legal fight with implications for ordinary consumers ...
Business
Feb 17, 2016
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Supreme Court deals blow to Obama climate plan
The US Supreme Court has put on hold a sweeping plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fueled power plants, dealing a significant blow to President Barack Obama's efforts to rein in climate change.
Environment
Feb 10, 2016
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Obama seeks cybersecurity boost to replace 'ancient' tech (Update)
President Barack Obama said Tuesday he is asking Congress for $3.1 billion to update the government's archaic computer systems to protect them from cyberattacks as part of a new, centralized effort to boost cybersecurity.
Security
Feb 9, 2016
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Obamas seek better WiFi service for next first couple
President Barack Obama says one improvement he'd like to make at the White House for his successor is to upgrade the WiFi system.
Telecom
Feb 8, 2016
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Twitter moves to actively seek out terrorist supporters (Update)
Twitter is now using spam-fighting technology to seek out accounts that might be promoting terrorist activity and is examining other accounts related to those flagged for possible removal, the company announced Friday.
Internet
Feb 5, 2016
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US to rework arms control rule on exporting hacker tools
The U.S. government is rewriting a proposal under arms control rules from 20 years ago to make it simpler to export tools related to hacking and surveillance software since they are also used to secure computer networks.
Security
Feb 2, 2016
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