The Mission Ahead: Technology
Chun: Cyber Attacks Demand Strong Public-Private Response
Nov. 6, 2009
The federal government is increasingly taking a leadership role in improving the nation’s cybersecurity. But, with a threat that is quickly growing and more sophisticated each day, it’s clear that the government — for all of its good intentions — cannot win this battle without a robust commitment from technology companies.
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Day & Krishna: Technology for Tracking TARP Dollars Exists, Is Tested and Is Ready to Go
Sept. 22, 2009
A bipartisan group of lawmakers supports legislation that would establish a database of economic bailout information to track, monitor and manage the $700 billion in Troubled Asset Relief Program funds.
Walker: Commercial Industry Role Critical to Future U.S. Space Progress
July 17, 2009
In a very real sense, the die was cast on Capitol Hill for humankind’s first giant leap into the cosmos on May 25, 1961, when President John F. Kennedy went before Congress to urge support for “landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to Earth” within the decade.
Polonetsky: Behavioral Advertisers Need to Change Their Behavior
June 22, 2009
On Thursday, two House Energy and Commerce subcommittees held a joint hearing to discuss something called “behavioral advertising,” the tracking of users’ Web site visits and searches in order to deliver tailored online advertisements. Almost a decade ago to the day, I testified before the Senate Commerce Committee on the very same topic as the chief privacy officer of DoubleClick. At the time, I said:
Schumer Advocates for Many on Panel
Nov. 16, 12 a.m.
As Senate Majority Leader, Lyndon Johnson once said of the Joint Economic Committee, “It’s as useless as tits on a bull.” But as that panel’s chairman during the 110th Congress, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) seized the opportunity to elevate the traditionally low-profile post to the forefront of shaping policy. Read Full Article
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