- Wed Dec 16 2009 FTC sues Intel over 'anticompetitive tactics'
The agency says Intel has robbed consumers of both choice and innovation in microprocessors, "running roughshod over the principles of fair play."
- Thu Oct 8 1998 National picked in chip project
A federal agency has selected National Semiconductor as the lead company in a three-year, $18.6 million project to improve microchip manufacturing.
- Mon Oct 25 2004 U.S. moves closer to e-passports
The State Department will begin issuing electronic passports with microchips that store biometric and other data by early next year.
- Thu Apr 15 1999 FTC member knocks Intel settlement
One of the four commisioners who must approve the agency's proposed settlement spoke out against the deal, saying it will be hard to enforce.
- Tue Feb 9 1999 Intel loses fight over FTC lawyer
The judge hearing the FTC's antitrust action against Intel denied its request to oust one of the agency's top litigators.
- Fri Jan 11 2008 Homeland Security to press ahead with Real ID
Federal agency plans to release new rules Friday that would reportedly delay onset of controversial requirements and cut costs to states. Will critics be satisfied?
- Thu Oct 20 2005 Full biometrics ID plan to reach U.K. by 2009
E-passports with facial biometrics are headed to the U.K. next year. Fingerprints will be added by 2009, passport agency says.
- Mon Jun 29 1998 FTC has Intel "talking points"
The agency releases a white paper about the antitrust case, as a judge denies an Intel motion for the FTC to say which markets the company monopolizes.
- Fri Apr 6 2007 Photos: Simonyi's ride on a Russian rocket
Back when, Charles Simonyi helped get Microsoft apps off the ground. Now he's booked on a Russian rocket lifting off Saturday.

