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Chinese troops have erected tents 19km inside Indian territory: Govt
Indian Army patrols reported on April 16 the presence of Chinese People’s Liberation Army in Depsang, pitching tents 19km inside the LAC, the sources said. Original post on indiatimes.com Comments on reddit.com
Plans to end warrantless email searches pass Senate committee
The privacy law governing how U.S. law enforcement can access email data after a certain time has been passed unanimously across both sides of the Senate. Original post on zdnet.com Comments on reddit.com
Senate Judiciary Committee Votes That Accessing Your Email Should Require A Warrant
Well, that went more smoothly than expected. Today, in a markup for reform of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act in the Senate, the Senate Judiciary Committee very quickly (like 10 minutes after it started) approved an amendment offered by… Original post on techdirt.com Comments on reddit.com
Proposals to end warrantless e-mail searches gain momentum in Congress
House and Senate are both working on bills to enhance online privacy. Original post on arstechnica.com Comments on reddit.com
White House signals it won’t support CISPA in present form
Calls for more privacy, civil liberties protections in reintriduced Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Original post on networkworld.com Comments on reddit.com
CISPA passes committee, will head to the House floor for a vote
In an 18-2 vote behind closed doors, the House Intelligence Committee passed the controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) cybersecurity bill. While the bill’s final text… Original post on theverge.com Comments on reddit.com
The Queen’s finances to be investigated by powerful Westminster committee
The Queen is facing a tough inquiry into her finances and expenses by the most powerful watchdog in government, it emerged last night. Original post on telegraph.co.uk Comments on reddit.com
Cong’s draft proposes 30 yrs, chemical castration
Cong’s draft proposes 30 yrs, chemical castration – The Congress party is firming up a draft Bill on tackling crimes against women for submission to the Justice Verma Committee. Original post on indianexpress.com Comments on reddit.com
Elizabeth Warren Wins Senate Banking Committee Seat: Sources
WASHINGTON — Nearly two years after Wall Street waged a successful campaign to keep consumer advocate Elizabeth Warren from running the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the incoming senator will be tapped to serve on the Banking Committee, according to four sources familiar with the situation. It’s a victory for progressives who battled to win her a seat on the panel that oversees the implementation of Dodd-Frank and other banking regulations. Original post on huffingtonpost.com Comments on reddit.com
GOP misplaces their Binders full of Women, House Committee to be chaired by all men
Their Problem With Elizabeth Warren
Republicans want to keep Ms. Warren off the Senate banking committee. But too bad. Her expertise makes her perfectly suited for the panel. Original post on nytimes.com Comments on reddit.com
Tell John Boehner to Remove National Security Threat Michele Bachmann from the Intelligence Committee
The nation cannot afford to have person of low intelligence and vindictive nature on the Intelligence Committee. John Boehner must stop jeopardizing national security and remove Michele Bachmann. Original post on politicususa.com Comments on reddit.com
Big Banks vs. Elizabeth Warren: It’s On (Again!)
The fight between the financial industry and Senator-elect Elizabeth Warren heats up again over her possible nomination to the Senate banking committee. Original post on motherjones.com Comments on reddit.com
Benghazi, Not Petraeus Affair, Is Focus at Hearings
David H. Petraeus the former director of the Central Intelligence Agency, said hat classified intelligence reports revealed that the assault on the American diplomatic mission in Libya was a terrorist attack, but that the administration refrained from saying it suspected that the perpetrators of the attack were linked to Al Qaeda to avoid tipping off the groups. Original post on nytimes.com Comments on reddit.com
Benghazi inquiry sparks Hill turf battle
A turf battle is brewing over Benghazi. When GOP Sens. John McCain and Lindsey Graham stepped before the cameras Wednesday and renewed their calls for a Watergate-like committee to probe the Sept. 11 terrorist attack in Libya, their longtime partner — Sen. Joe Lieberman – was noticeably missing. Lieberman later emerged from a classified,… Original post on politico.com Comments on reddit.com
Help Push to Get Elizabeth Warren on the Senate Banking Committee
Elizabeth Warren may get to sit on the powerful Senate Banking Committee. That is, if the powers waging a quiet war against her don’t get their way. Original post on politicususa.com Comments on reddit.com
Chinese telecoms dispute Congress’ findings – Oct. 8, 2012
Huawei and ZTE pushed back against a congressional report Monday, saying their products are safe for use in the United States. Original post on cnn.com Comments on reddit.com
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House Science Committtee Rep Paul Broun: Evolution Work Of the Devil
Cops might finally need a warrant to read your Gmail
Major surveillance law change arrives in the Senate—and it might well pass. Original post on arstechnica.com Comments on reddit.com
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Bob Diamond’s ‘highly selective’ evidence slammed in MPs’ Libor report – Business – The Guardian
Report also criticises Bank of England and regulator for being slow to notice events leading up to Barclays’ £290m fine Original post on guardian.co.uk Comments on reddit.com
Boxing: NBC asked to cease ringside commentary – Reuters
LONDON (Reuters) – American broadcaster NBC was told to cease ringside commentary on Friday after amateur boxing’s governing body complained to Olympics organizers that their presence was disrupting officials Original post on reuters.com Comments on reddit.com
Mitt Romney’s Lobbyist Donations Boom In First Half Of 2012
WASHINGTON — Mitt Romney opened up numerous lines of attacks in July on President Barack Obama for playing the inside Washington game by cutting deals on health care reform, giving government funds to campaign donors and meeting with lobbyists on various policies. While Romney has not yet laid out how he would play inside the Beltway politics, or whether he would play at all, campaign contribution records show that he is already deeply connected to Washington’s permanent class of lobbyists, donors and influence seekers. Original post on huffingtonpost.com Comments on reddit.com
House Judiciary to vote on NEW SOPA *IPAA* Juy 18, 2012. Call these members of the Judiciary Committee. Tell them NO to the NEW SOPA *IPAA*
The Fast and the Ridiculous – By James Verini – Foreign Policy
Rahm Emanuel Marijuana Proposal Advanced By Chicago City Council Committee
Updated story A City Council committee on Thursday advanced a proposal from Mayor Rahm Emanuel to partially decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Original post on huffingtonpost.com Comments on digg.com
ACTA rejected by committee in crucial blow before final EU Parliament vote – RT
The International Trade Committee (INTA) of the European Parliament recommends rejecting ACTA. Original post on rt.com Comments on reddit.com