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Digital Government
U.S. officials refuse to sign new U.N. telecom treaty
Concerns over Internet control prevailed.
Digital Government
FCC gives DISH permission for cellular network
The commission voted to require DISH to restrict the use of some of its airwaves so it doesn't interfere with the neighboring spectrum.
Digital Government
Verizon: Free speech at heart of net-neutrality case
Telecom says compares carriers to newspapers in case.
Cybersecurity
Software execs plugging into Congress, agencies during annual strategy summit
Executives want U.S. officials to use trade negotiations to ensure that markets are open and that countries respect IP rights.
Digital Government
Patent and Trademark Office director to depart
David Kappos has led the PTO since August 2009.
Modernization
FCC circulates proposals to repurpose, auction spectrum
The most-watched proposals circulating at the agency involve a swath of spectrum that Dish Network wants to use to build a network.
Digital Government
Finding unified voice proves elusive for tech-industry groups
Efforts to consolidate are "100 percent dead," officials say.
Cybersecurity
McConnell open to revisiting cybersecurity bill
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says December is a possible time for discussion.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity bill falls short in Senate, again
Lack of action sets stage for an executive order implementing new policies.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity bill’s outlook still bleak
Bill had failed to advance in the Senate in August.
Modernization
Petraeus investigation highlights fight over digital surveillance laws
Digital detective work provides rare insight into FBI methods.
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Modernization
FTC takes on 'Rachel from cardholder services'
The agency accuses companies of deceptive practices.
Modernization
FCC: Cellular and broadband is improving in Sandy's wake
Restoration helps recovery efforts, but outages linger.
Digital Government
Officials: Competition, commercial agreements should govern Internet
UN control has some worried about the future of telecommunications.
Digital Government
Natural disasters become battlegrounds in spectrum fight
Both broadcasters and wireless companies are quick to insist that they’re not interested in exploiting disasters for political and commercial gain.
Digital Government
Health care group puts focus on current cybersecurity efforts
Congress is expected to revisit cybersecurity legislation before the end of the year and the White House is considering an executive order on the issue.
Modernization
FCC: Communications outages could get worse
Post-Sandy flooding will likely impede restoration efforts.
Modernization
Internet, phone companies brace for Hurricane Sandy
High winds, rain and possible power outages have the potential to play havoc on networks
Modernization
Survey: Campaign contributors stick to traditional tools
In person, phone and mail still the top ways to donate over e-mail and text.
Modernization