Digital Government
Appeals court to hear cell phone tracking case
The American Civil Liberties Union, Electronic Frontier Foundation and the Center for Democracy and Technology filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the court urging that the district court's decision be upheld.
Modernization
National Science Foundation and Microsoft ink cloud computing partnership
The National Science Foundation and Microsoft announced a partnership on Thursday that will provide the agency funded researchers with free access to Microsoft's Windows Azure cloud computing services.
Cybersecurity
New cybersecurity coordinator says he has Obama's ear
Schmidt said he has begun meeting with members of Congress and noted several cybersecurity bills have been introduced.
Digital Government
Transportation issues ban on texting for commercial drivers
Drivers who send text messages on a cell phone are about 23 times more likely to get into some type of crash or near-miss than non-distracted drivers.
Digital Government
Justice releases new data online
Crime victimizations, information about compensation for radiation victims, and final reports from federal bankruptcy trustees now available.
Digital Government
Official says Clinton speech could "undermine China-US relations"
China has imposed an Internet censoring system that blocks access in China to some information and Web sites
Digital Government
Clinton speech makes Internet freedom key priority
Secretary of State says decries "new information curtain" in speech.
Digital Government
Rep. Gordon's science panel agenda to boost R&D funding
Plans to double funding during next seven years for research and development at the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the Energy Department's science office.
Modernization
Spectrum space cleared for wireless, public safety
Wireless microphones that operate in the 700 megahertz band of spectrum will be affected.
Digital Government
Tool matches partners for broadband grants
BroadbandMatch can help those seeking out partnerships.
Digital Government
Administration urges FCC to look at spectrum for wireless broadband
NTIA argues wireless broadband may be the most viable source of competition to the dominant broadband services offered by the cable and telephone companies.
Digital Government
Senator presses administration for improvements in stimulus data
The chairman of the Budget Committee's Task Force on Government Performance, pressed the Obama administration's top technology officials Thursday to ensure there will not be a repeat of the problems with the data posted during the first round of reporting on federal economic stimulus spending.
Digital Government
DHS officials defend SBInet virtual fence program
Customs and Border Protection commissioner voices frustration over simultaneous criticism for moving too fast to deploy unproven technology and missing deadlines.
Cybersecurity
Power grid vulnerable to cyberattacks, committee told
House Energy and Commerce subcommittee planning legislation to provide Federal Energy Regulatory Commission with additional authority to protect grid.
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