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  November 14, 2012, 7:12 pm

Senate votes down Lieberman, Collins Cybersecurity Act a second time

By Jennifer Martinez and Ramsey Cox

A procedural motion to move forward on the Cybersecurity Act was rejected Wednesday in a 51-47 vote.

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  November 14, 2012, 6:22 pm

Grassley compares rushing vote on cybersecurity bill to 'ObamaCare'

By Ramsey Cox

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said Wednesday that rushing a vote on the Cybersecurity Act is “eerily reminiscent of the conversation we had about ObamaCare.”

The Senate is holding a second vote to advance the Cybersecurity Act, which would encourage companies that operate critical infrastructure — such as water plants, electric companies and transportation networks — to take steps to boost the security of their computer systems and networks. It also aims to make it easier for industry to share information about cyber threats spotted on their networks with the government.

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  November 14, 2012, 6:04 pm

Lieberman warns colleagues that if Senate doesn't act on cybersecurity, Obama will

By Ramsey Cox

Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) urged his colleagues Wednesday to advance a motion to vote on the Cybersecurity Act of 2012.

The Senate will hold a procedural vote Wednesday evening on S. 3414 for a second time, in order to try and advance a bill that would implement infrastructure changes to public and private sectors to protect them from a cyberattack.

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  November 14, 2012, 3:56 pm

Reid: Deal to hold votes on cybersecurity and sportsmen's bills expected Wednesday

By Ramsey Cox

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said he hopes to reach an agreement with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to hold a vote on the Cybersecurity Act and Sportsmen’s Act on Wednesday.

Reid said the Cybersecurity Act was one of the most important national security issues facing Congress.

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  November 13, 2012, 7:50 pm

Reid: Cybersecurity and defense authorization bills are next in the Senate

By Ramsey Cox

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) announced Tuesday the Senate would hold a vote on cybersecurity legislation before leaving for Thanksgiving break.

Reid also said he’d like to move onto the Defense Authorization bill, but doesn’t expect to hold a vote by Thanksgiving.

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  September 27, 2012, 8:55 am

Barton hints at tougher privacy laws in response to computer spying case

By Pete Kasperowicz

Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) on Wednesday indicated he might push for tougher privacy laws in response to a case in which several computer rental companies programmed computers to spy on customers in their own homes.

"I was dumbfounded when I heard about this case," Barton said Wednesday. "How can any company believe that it is OK to secretly gather data such as medical records, keystrokes and even taking webcam pictures of unknowing customers inside their homes?

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  September 11, 2012, 12:57 pm

Sen. Coats uses 9/11 to showcase cybersecurity as next big threat

By Ramsey Cox

Sen. Dan Coats (R-Ind.) used the anniversary of Sept. 11 to highlight a looming security threat — a cyberattack.

Coats said Congress must act on the cybersecurity bill before it’s too late, comparing it to the intelligence breakdowns ahead of 9/11.

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  August 20, 2012, 4:12 pm

Markey commends Commerce's selections for First Responders Network board

By Ramsey Cox

Rep. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) applauded the U.S. Department of Commerce’s appointment Monday of 12 members to the Board of First Responder Network Authority, also known as “FirstNet.”

The Wireless Innovation and Public Safety Act created a public safety broadband network for first responders so that there wouldn’t be network interference during emergencies since they’d have designated broadband lines for emergency purposes. The bill, signed by President Obama in February, mandated the creation of a single, nationwide interoperable broadband network for America’s first responders.

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  August 6, 2012, 2:02 pm

Senate to get telecom upgrade, new floor, carpet

By Pete Kasperowicz

The Senate chamber is undergoing some restoration work over the August break to have its telecommunications equipment upgraded, as well as some "floor action" of a sort — an assessment and repair of the Senate floor, plus a new carpet.

The Office of the Senate Sergeant at Arms said the work is expected to take all of the five weeks of break to complete, and said the new carpet will be identical in design to the one currently in the chamber.

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  August 2, 2012, 11:36 am

Cybersecurity Act fails Senate vote

By Ramsey Cox and Jennifer Martinez

The failure likely kills any legislative action on cybersecurity this year, punting efforts to 2013.

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