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House of Representatives blocks Spotify on its computers, citing P2P security concerns
Concerns over data security have led the House of Representatives to ban the use of Spotify among Continue reading…
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All 100 US senators are now on Twitter
It can be easy to criticize US lawmakers for failing to grasp the nuances of internet legislation, Continue reading…
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US House passes bill that would let you share your Netflix viewing data with Facebook
Today the US House of Representatives passed a bill that would make it easier for consumers to Continue reading…
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US House votes against government control of internet as ITU conference gets underway
The US political climate may be one of fierce division, but it turns out there's something lawmakers Continue reading…
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Meet Lamar Smith: SOPA author, climate change skeptic, and Congress' next science boss
You're looking at a man who will soon sit in a powerful chair. His name is Representative Lamar Continue reading…
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GOP recommends Lamar Smith, SOPA author and global warming critic, as chairman of Science, Space, and Tech committee
US Congressman Lamar Smith has long expressed doubt that global warming is a man-made phenomenon, so Continue reading…
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Rep. Darrell Issa introduces bill on Reddit that would prevent new internet laws for 2 years
Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA) was one of the most outspoken opponents of the Stop Online Piracy Continue reading…
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Important federal privacy law set for Senate committee vote on Thursday
On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on HR 2471: a bill that will update a 1986 law Continue reading…
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Mobile Device Privacy Act, meant to stop Carrier IQ-style data collection, introduced in Congress
After asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Carrier IQ's controversial tracking Continue reading…
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Password Protection Act to prohibit employers from gaining access to Facebook accounts
New legislation introduced to Congress today seeks to prohibit employers from requiring employees to Continue reading…
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Google takes the 'last step' to shutdown its failed social network Buzz
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Zach Braff's 'Wish I Was Here' Kickstarter campaign beats its goal by over $1 million
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Medical marijuana users can drive drugged, rule Michigan courts
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Hacks targeting US oil, gas, and electric companies traced to Iran
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iPhone urine analysis app may require FDA approval, says agency
