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My tech-related wishes for the Obama administration

The new national administration in January will have the opportunity to set the direction on many fronts. Here are the top 10 technology-related areas where I think a new direction is needed.

| Opinion | Government | 11/06/08 at 1:51 pm |


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Supporters lay out tech reasons to vote for Obama, McCain

Supporters of Barack Obama and John McCain debated tech policy, discussing topics like universal broadband, H-1B visas and business taxes.

| News | Government | 10/30/08 at 7:29 pm |


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UK slows down plan for sweeping electronic surveillance

The British government is slowing down a proposal that would give law enforcement sweeping power to collect electronic data as a measure to prevent terrorism.

| News | Government | 10/16/08 at 8:56 am |


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The three business tech risks you don't know about

What you don't know about legal computer issues can hurt you. One example: U.S. Customs can search and confiscate your laptop without any prior cause, according to policies that have been posted online since a Ninth U.S. Circuit Court ruling in April.

| Opinion | Security | 09/17/08 at 10:31 am |


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