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White House presses for stricter cyber rules for critical infrastructure
Information sharing is critical but insufficient, White House cyber chief says. Howard Schmidt said the federal government's responsibility is broader than its own systems and that is why any cyber bill needs stronger oversight of critical networks.
Tags: cybersecurity , Congress , FISMA , Howard Schmidt , Joe Lieberman , technology , DHS , Jared Serbu , Susan Collins , Georgetown University , critical infrastructure
Prosecutors' careers 'annihilated' after misconduct in Ted Stevens case
Although they are unlikely to face criminal charges, the prosecutors in the Sen. Ted Stevens case have been slammed for hiding evidence and face a dismal career outlook, said a former federal prosecutor.
Tags: DoJ , Public Integrity Section , Stephen Ryan , Ted Stevens , Eric Holder , federal prosecutors , misconduct
GOP cyber bill takes hands-off approach to industry
Eight Republican lawmakers on Thursday introduced an alternative to a comprehensive cybersecurity bill the Senate expects to vote on soon. GOP senators say their approach avoids additional bureaucracy and encourages information sharing.
Tags: Congress , cybersecurity , FISMA , John McCain , Joe Lieberman , technology , DHS , Jared Serbu
EPA head: environmental protection is good for business
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency is pushing back against those who claim that protecting the environment is bad for business. Administrator Lisa Jackson is in a tug of war with members of Congress who want to block her agency from regulating greenhouse gases.
Tags: management , environment , EPA , Lisa Jackson , National Press Club , Clean Air Act , Max Cacas
WTOP's 2010 Election Guide
Whether its local, state or federal, the 2010 elections will have an impact on how government will shape area lives in the coming years.
Tags: Election Day , D.C. mayoral race , Robert Ehrlich , Martin O'Malley , Gerry Connolly , Keith Fimian , Jim Moran , Patrick Murray , Frank Wolf , Jeff Barnett , Frank Kratovil , Andy Harris , Craig Rice , Robin Ficker , Roger Berliner , ike leggett , Doug Rosenfeld , Vincent Gray , Harry Thomas Jr. , Mary Cheh , David Hedgepeth , Christine O'Donnell , Chris Coons , Sharon Angle , Harry Reid , Barbara Mikulski , Joe Miller ,
In Brief: Sen. Lisa Murkowski on energy policy
The ranking member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee talks about what's ahead for energy policy.
Tags: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee , energy use , transmission grid
Power priorities getting set
Tags: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee , energy use
