Modernization

Senator blasts AT&T over early termination fees for smart phones

An increase in the charge provides another example of why Congress and the Federal Communications Commission need to intervene to protect consumers, Sen. Amy Klobuchar said.

Digital Government

Senator wants answers on Google Wi-Fi data collection

"This data-gathering raises serious privacy concerns," Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., wrote to Google Chief Executive Officer Eric Schmidt.

Digital Government

House Republicans block research bill for federal science agencies

Bill failed to garner the two-thirds vote required, 261-148.

Cybersecurity

Private, government experts wary about cybersecurity

The poll, conducted April 19-26 for the nonpartisan think tank the EastWest Institute, surveyed 137 security experts, 34 government officials and 103 private sector security experts.

Digital Government

Boucher to release privacy bill

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Digital Government

House panel starts work on bill aiming to develop science agencies, innovation

The bill would reauthorize the 2007 America COMPETES Act for five years and would authorize about $82 billion in funding for the bill's programs.

Digital Government

LaHood, American Idol winner team up against texting and driving

Texting and other driver distractions contribute to a quarter of all police-related traffic crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Digital Government

FBI warns about online census scams

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Digital Government

Groups urge FTC probe of new ad practices

Data and advertising exchanges are at issue.

Digital Government

Cable industry CEO tops salary survey

President and CEO of the National Cable and Telecommunications Association made over $2.4 million last year.

Digital Government

Case seeks protection of private e-mail

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Cybersecurity

Bill focuses on global cybercrime measures

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Cybersecurity

Lawmaker urges support for Global Online Freedom Act

Bill currently has nine bipartisan cosponsors.

Digital Government

Transportation secretary unveils sample texting bill for states

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Monday released sample state legislation to help states in crafting laws that would prohibit text messaging while driving.