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Tech
ACLU: New domestic intelligence rules undermine privacy, security
Rules allow the National Counterterrorism Center to store private information about Americans, even if they aren't suspected of being terrorists.
Tech
Gingrich's moon plan finds little love at debate
Rivals criticize idea as pandering to Florida interests, joke about sending politicians to the new colony.
Defense
Domestic drone programs spark civil-liberties lawsuit
Group argues that federal agencies have been slow to publicize the expanding use of pilotless aircraft to watch Americans.
News
Agencies blast out hurricane warnings on every medium
Hurricane Irene updates are available on websites, Twitter feeds, Facebook pages and mobile apps.
Oversight
FCC: Should the government save the media?
Study recommends more disclosure from broadcasters.
Defense
Google says Chinese hackers breached e-mail accounts of U.S. government officials
"Phishing" scam tricked users into revealing personal information.
Oversight
As shuttle program winds down, uncertainty looms for NASA
Lawmakers question speed of agency's transition away from shuttle.
Oversight
Study shows health IT efforts worthwhile
The review of 154 other studies found that 92 percent were positive overall.
Oversight
Patent bill passes Senate, House hurdles lie ahead
If enacted, the legislation would be the first major overhaul of the patent system in more than half a century.
Defense
Patent Office director touts agency's potential to stimulate economy
Easing the backlog in patent applications could help create jobs, says David Kappos.
Oversight
USDA settles Native American lawsuit
The $760 million agreement will help “turn a page” on the department’s “tragic” civil-rights past, Agriculture chief says.
