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Dec 16, 2007 | Providence Journal

Whitehouse discounts value of court nominee's hearing

“That's an issue that needs to be put to rest”

Even if U.S. District Judge William E. Smith pledges to follow judicial precedent as a member of a powerful federal appeals court, he could go back on his word once he gets the lifetime job, Sen. via Providence Journal

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Related Topix: US News, US Supreme Court, US Politics, US Senate, Sheldon Whitehouse, Democrat, Samuel Alito, First Circuit Court of Appeals, US House of Representatives, Jack Reed

Thu Dec 13, 2007

Providence Journal

House passes bill limiting interrogation techniques

“It was a special moment for me as a new senator”

The House yesterday passed a national intelligence policy bill that would ban the use of harsh interrogation techniques such as waterboarding, setting up a Senate vote next week and a possible veto ... via Providence Journal

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Related Topix: US Politics, Nancy Pelosi, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Senate, Sheldon Whitehouse, 2008 Presidential Election, Terrorism

Mon Dec 10, 2007

Press Releases

Congressman Jim Langevin to Campaign for Hillary, Meet with Disability Advocates Sunday

MANCHESTER, NH Congressman Jim Langevin will be in Manchester and Durham Sunday to campaign for Hillary and meet with disability advocates and discuss her bold plans to fund and support stem cell research. via Press Releases

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Related Topix: Manchester Metro, Manchester, NH, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Stem Cell Research, Science / Technology

Wed Nov 28, 2007

Fergie's Tech Blog

SCADA Watch: House Committee on Homeland Security Urges FERC Chairman to Investigate Grid Security

John M. Powers writes on Utilities Online : Concerned about the results of a secret experiment conducted for the Department of Homeland Security in which a generator was destroyed by a cyber attack, the House ... via Fergie's Tech Blog

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Related Topix: Computer Security, Science / Technology, Energy, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Tue Nov 06, 2007

Providence Journal

Coventry soldier honored

“You're just another shining example of what a citizen soldier is all about”

Sgt. Earle Tammelleo refuses to take sole credit for the military actions that turned Iraqi insurgents back two years ago and allowed his entire Rhode Island Army National Guard unit to return home safely. via Providence Journal

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Related Topix: East Greenwich, RI, Coventry, RI, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Sun Nov 04, 2007

Providence Journal

Langevin to study cyber threats

“With the click of a mouse, our power grids could be destroyed”

As he wraps up a year as rookie chairman of a little known House subcommittee, Rep. via Providence Journal

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Related Topix: US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Michael McCaul, Republican, Computer Security, Science / Technology, Providence, RI

The Register

Task force aims to improve US cybersecurity

“This is not a tech focus; it is a Washington focus”

A blue-ribbon panel of three dozen security experts hopes to craft a strategy to improve the United States' cybersecurity by the time the next president takes office, the Center for Strategic and International ... via The Register

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Related Topix: Michael McCaul, Republican, US House of Representatives, US News, Democrat

Fri Nov 02, 2007

Connect.educause.edu

Congress Expresses "Apprehension" About DHS Framework for Cybersecurity

“ERM shines a light on cyber-CIP risks and all other enterprise risks at very high levels of accountability, including the boardroom.”

Created by Rodney J. Petersen on November 01, 2007 In a hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology , ... via Connect.educause.edu

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, Democrat, US News

Tue Oct 23, 2007

Speaking of Security

U.S. House Passes Resolution on Cyber Security

“Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to raising awareness and enhancing the state of computer security in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Month.”

The resolution, H. RES. 716, was introduced by Congressman Jim Langevin with strong bi-partisan support. via Speaking of Security

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Related Topix: US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Sat Oct 20, 2007

Infoworld

Experts say security standards for power grid not enough

“We know from countless real-world examples that these units are highly vulnerable to intentional and unintentional cyber-events. Knocking any of these units off could affect the power supply to our nation's critical infrastructure”

New cybersecurity standards proposed by the North American Electric Reliability Corp. via Infoworld

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, Democrat, US News

Fri Oct 19, 2007

ComputerWorld

Experts says proposed security standards for power grid not enough

“I'll be blunt -- if this administration doesn't recognize and prioritize these problems soon, the future isn't going to be pretty”

Significant number of interdependent assets still exposed, say critics October 19, 2007 -- New cybersecurity standards proposed by the North American Electric Reliability Corp. via ComputerWorld

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Related Topix: US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Wed Oct 17, 2007

Newsday.com

Threats to Power Facilities on the Rise

“If this administration doesn't recognize and prioritize these problems soon, the future isn't going to be pretty.”

The electricity grid, power plants and refineries face increasing threats from computer hackers who could cause major disruptions and economic chaos, congressional investigators say. via Newsday.com

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Related Topix: US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Michael McCaul, Republican, Zoe Lofgren

Thu Sep 27, 2007

Providence Journal

Hillary Clinton cancels Rhode Island fundraiser

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton canceled her visit to the Ocean State, according to Susan Weiner, who was set to host the event with her husband, Mark. via Providence Journal

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Related Topix: Hillary Clinton, US News, East Greenwich, RI, US Senate, Sheldon Whitehouse, Democrat, US House of Representatives

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