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Digital Government
OSHA Pandemic Safety Rules Only Cover Health Care Workers
OSHA also issued new guidance on COVID-19 measures for all employers, including paid time off for vaccinations, barriers and shields, and employer-provided face coverings.
Policy
Biden Asks OSHA to Consider COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rules
A national order from OSHA would bring all states under the same rules, since even states with independent agencies must meet or exceed the federal standard.
Digital Government
As Businesses Reopen, Workplace Testing Is the ‘Wild West’
The lack of government guidance leaves businessowners in a tough spot.
Emerging Tech
Electric Cars Will Challenge State Power Grids
An Energy Department study found that increased electrification across all sectors of the economy could boost national consumption by as much as 38% by 2050.
Digital Government
Ted Cruz Thinks NASA Spends Too Much Worrying About Climate Change
The new space subcommittee chairman thinks the Obama administration has the agency overly focused on climate change at the expense of exploring the cosmos.
Emerging Tech
Everything You Need to Know About NASA's Space Taxi Announcement
The space agency will soon use commercial partners to put its astronauts into orbit.
Digital Government
Rep. Eshoo Calls for ‘Re-brand’ of Net Neutrality
Americans “can’t tell which jargon box to check,” says the California Democrat.
Modernization
DOT Plan to Make Skies No-Call Zone Might Cost Fliers a Pretty Penny
Airlines are opposing a ban on in-flight cell-phone calls—and they could make you pay for the right to travel in peace.
Emerging Tech
Ready for Hologram: Could Virtual Campaigners Shake Up Elections?
One company thinks beamed-in candidates are the future of campaigning.
Digital Government
'Let Me Google That for You'—Now a Congressional Bill
A new bill -- and the Internet -- could kill a small agency.
Digital Government
One Congressman’s Crusade to Save the World From Killer Robots
Robots could one day keep troops out of combat, but opponents say deploying them will have dangerous consequences.
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Emerging Tech
Here's How NASA Thinks We'll Find Aliens
The agency thinks we'll find life on other planets soon, but we may not be exchanging messages for a while.
Emerging Tech
Amazon Wants Early Permission to Launch its Delivery Drones
Just don’t expect one at your front porch anytime soon.
Emerging Tech
Safer Roads or Stronger Wi-Fi?
Limited spectrum has connected-car advocates at odds with expanded-Wi-Fi supporters.
Digital Government
Hollywood Producers Want to Use Drones to Film Their Movies
If the FAA approves, filmmakers could be among the first to use commercial drones.
Emerging Tech
NASA Has a New Plan to Save Its Zombie Spaceship
A long-lost spaceship may still have some life left in it—if a California company can figure out how to talk to it.
Digital Government
Russia Aims to Ground the Pentagon's Satellites
In sanction return-fire, Russia is cutting off access to rocket-engine sales and cutting the lifespan of the International Space Station.
Emerging Tech
Why You Can't Fly a Drone at Yellowstone
The National Park Service says its ban on drones doesn’t just apply to Yosemite.
Emerging Tech
Is Space the Key to Bitcoin's Future?
A satellite-based plan to broadcast bitcoin data could make the digital currency safer and more accessible, advocates say.
Digital Government