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Congress takes new stab at patent system overhaul
April 18, 2007 Key politicians vow to pass bill that's drawing rave reviews from high-tech firms but resistance from other quarters.Tech companies, investors clash over patent law
March 29, 2007 Larger companies have been lobbying for surgery on what they call a "broken" system; smaller venture capital firms aren't convinced.FBI chief blames computers for privacy flap
March 27, 2007 Senators are told FBI's misleading reports on surveillance are due in part to transferring information between databases--by retyping it manually.Report: FBI's snooping did not follow rules
March 9, 2007 The FBI has continually misused the Patriot Act's surveillance powers by unlawfully snooping on Americans without court orders, audit finds.Senator wants to ban 'deceptive' video game ratings
February 14, 2007 Republican Sam Brownback makes another attempt at new regulations for the video game industry and its rating outfits.Lobby bill spares political bloggers
January 19, 2007 Senators strike a section that would have required some "grassroots" lobbying groups to register or face prison time.Proposal requires sex offenders to list e-mail, IM
January 30, 2007 MySpace joins politicians to support proposed federal bill, which also encourages sites to check user lists against offender registry.Controversial spy bill advances in Senate
September 14, 2006 Civil liberties groups and Democrats argue a new bill would give approval to an unchecked surveillance regime.Feds: Expect more stock option cases
September 6, 2006 SEC officials tell senators they're investigating more than 100 companies, many of them from the technology sector.Senator blasts Homeland Security's Net efforts
July 28, 2006 Sen. Tom Coburn says government still isn't ready to handle a "cyber Katrina," calls for immediate change.FBI grapples with out-of-date computers
July 14, 2006 Managerial blunders and financial indiscretions mire efforts to modernize the agency's computer systems.Senators target Net, phone taxes
June 28, 2006 Senate panel takes aim at Internet, mobile and local phone taxes. But Democrats say they'll oppose a permanent tax moratorium.Senate negotiations continue over Net neutrality
June 12, 2006 All-content-must-be-equal proposals remain sticking point for Republicans drafting major telecommunications bill.Net neutrality fight returns to Senate
June 13, 2006 Fans and foes jockey for position at a final hearing before a mammoth bill goes up for a preliminary vote next week.Senate moves to ease municipal Wi-Fi
June 29, 2006 Senators trying to prevent state governments from enacting laws to curb wireless projects.Politicos ponder patent system changes
May 23, 2006 Congress talks about fixing patent system, but with conflicting interests, path to new legislation could be slow going.Politicos suggest more Fed spending on nanotech
May 4, 2006 Senators praise nanotech and say they want to spend more tax dollars to help products move from the lab to the marketplace.Former CIA chief expresses doubt about NSA program
February 9, 2006 James Woolsey says he generally agrees with the president but warns that in some cases, a court should be involved.Gonzales: NSA may tap 'ordinary' Americans' e-mail
February 6, 2006 During Senate hearing, attorney general declines to offer reassurances about a secret surveillance program.Patriot Act may be renewed without reforms
December 8, 2005 Last-minute deal calls for a vote to renew expiring portions of the law. But six senators could block it on privacy grounds. Sponsored matches for "Sen."
