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Clinton urges Internet freedom, cybersecurity
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today urged against censorship of the Internet and called for responses to cyberattacks.
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Microsoft to Congress: Time to seed cloud computing
Privacy, security, and international sovereignty issues need congressional attention, says Brad Smith, senior Microsoft executive.
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White House launches iPhone app
The White House has joined in the application frenzy with a free download for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
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Poorly networked systems leave vets on their own when seeking care
Wounded soldiers tell lawmakers that the lack of a seamless transition from Defense and Veterans Affairs reduces the quality of health care.
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Lawmakers weigh security, technology spending options
Additional funding could go toward new full-body scanning machines at U.S. airports and technology to sort and search clues of pending terrorist attacks.
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Clinton speech makes Internet freedom key priority
Secretary of State says decries "new information curtain" in speech.
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Is Boeing's New 747 Hackable?
Boeing's newest version of its largest commercial aircraft, the 747-8, could be hacked, according to a little noticed <a href=http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-661.htm>item</a> published in the Federal Register by the Federal Aviation Administration on Jan. 15.
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milBook (securely) harnesses social media behind DOD firewalls
Army's MilTech Solutions office is integrating security solutions across Army networks and platforms for collaboration.
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Improving IT Performance
The White House on Thursday held a forum on modernizing government with more than 50 of the nation's top chief executive officers. As Wired Workplace <a href="http://wiredworkplace.nextgov.com/2010/01/labor_leaders_advise_on_modernizing_government.php">noted last week</a>, federal labor groups were also involved in the conversation, offering insight into how the government can streamline operations, improve budgeting for technology projects, and become a better employer.
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Green tech: NASA brings space tech down to earth
NASA is getting into the green tech business, it seems, by using software designed for such things as the International Space Station and Mars Rover missions to control indoor energy systems.
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