Posts Tagged Senators

Senators fail to agree on privacy approach

During marathon hearing, politicians worry about everything from Facebook to peer-to-peer software, spam, NebuAd, cancer patients, and advertising, with no consensus on what to do next.

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Published on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:00:00 PDT

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Nigeria senate seeks earlier poll

Nigerian senators vote to change the constitution to bring forward the date of next year’s presidential and parliamentary elections.

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Published on Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:02:48 +0000

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Salmond writes to US over Megrahi

Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond writes to US senators concerned about the release of the Lockerbie bomber.

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Published on Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:54:06 +0000

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Senators seek BP Lockerbie probe

Senators ask US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to examine whether BP lobbied for the release of the Lockerbie bomber.

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Published on Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:20:18 +0000

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Facebook’s impending fight with D.C. (FAQ)

Four senators have petitioned Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighting concerns about handling of user data. Here’s how this new scrutiny could shape the immediate and long-term future of Facebook.

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Published on Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:00:00 PDT

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US Senators Consider Options on Iran

Military officials tell key lawmakers that nuclear armed Iran could be just years away

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Published on Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:04:58 GMT

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CNET News Daily Podcast: Senators push biometric ID cards

Sens. Schumer and Graham present their plan to President Obama for a mandatory national ID card containging fingerprint, hand, or iris scan that all employers would be required to verify.

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Published on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:21:24 PDT

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Key senators do not see climate bill in 2010

Obama administration and other lawmakers are still hoping to pass a law that puts a price on carbon emissions. But senators interviewed by Reuters are more pessimistic.

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Published on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:49:36 PST

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Nigeria Senate Sets Time Limit for President’s Absence

89 senators vote to set 14-day limit for president to inform parliament of his inability to perform duties before legislature acts

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Published on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:32:22 GMT

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US Senators Criticize Blackwater Contractors in Afghanistan

Members of Armed Services Committee accuse them of ignoring regulations and threatening American mission

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Published on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:05:02 GMT

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