WASHINGTON (AFP) – Legislation designed to fight cyber threats appeared poised for congressional passage following several failed attempts, with the White House on track to prevail despite objections from privacy activists.
The legislation – separate versions of which were approved earlier this year by the Senate and House of Representatives – was tucked into a spending Bill to keep the government operating, making passage likely in the coming days.
President Barack Obama would get a victory with the approval after several years of seeking legislation to boost cybersecurity. Previous efforts were bogged down by opposition from activists who feared it would result in excessive government intrusion, and conservatives who argue it would create a new bureaucracy. For the full article click here
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