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Senators fail to agree on privacy approach
Posted by Newspapers Today in Science, Technology and Environment on July 28th, 2010
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
Nigeria senate seeks earlier poll
Posted by Newspapers Today in Africa on July 22nd, 2010
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
Salmond writes to US over Megrahi
Posted by Newspapers Today in Europe on July 21st, 2010
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
Senators seek BP Lockerbie probe
Posted by Newspapers Today in Europe on July 15th, 2010
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
Facebook’s impending fight with D.C. (FAQ)
Posted by Newspapers Today in Science, Technology and Environment on April 30th, 2010
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
CNET News Daily Podcast: Senators push biometric ID cards
Posted by Newspapers Today in Science, Technology and Environment on March 19th, 2010
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
Key senators do not see climate bill in 2010
Posted by Newspapers Today in Science, Technology and Environment on February 25th, 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
Nigeria Senate Sets Time Limit for President’s Absence
Posted by Newspapers Today in Africa on February 25th, 2010
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
US Senators Criticize Blackwater Contractors in Afghanistan
Posted by Newspapers Today in Asia on February 24th, 2010
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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