- Fri Nov 5 2004 Week in Review: Election takes center stage
When the votes were counted, bloggers had had their say, but online bookies were on the money.
- Mon Jun 30 2008 Hands-free law drives big marketing opportunities
Gadget retailers know California's new hands-free law means many consumers will need to buy new gadgets--and they're taking full advantage of the opportunity.
- Wed Jun 29 2005 Senators propose sweeping data-security bill
Far-reaching bill includes an avalanche of new rules for corporate data security and stiff penalties for information burglars.
- Mon Nov 19 2007 Biodiesel venture combines refining, genetic engineering
Montana may be too dry and hostile to make ideal farmland. But a new joint venture wants to turn it into a haven for biodiesel production.
- Wed Mar 5 2008 FBI chief: Lack of legal shield won't halt telecom spy partnerships
Congress so far has refused to immunize companies that may have helped the NSA illegally. FBI director says lack of protection is a "disincentive" but won't kill partnerships.
- Mon Nov 26 2007 Can the Internet really compete with cable TV?
As an expected Federal Communications Commission vote for more cable regulations nears, Washington wonders whether competition from Hulu, iTunes, Verizon's Fios, and so on should justify less regulation.
- Wed Apr 22 1998 Congress tackles high-tech issues
Congress is back from spring break, and several high-tech issues are topping its agenda--from speeding up Net access to computer industry employment issues.
- Mon Jun 27 2005 Congress applauds file-sharing ruling
There's no sign of a desire in Congress to overturn the Supreme Court's decision in key file-swapping case.
- Tue May 8 2007 Congress rethinks the Real ID Act
More and more states bristle at the digital ID card rules, but opponents still face an uphill battle.
- Tue Sep 12 2006 Net neutrality bill may die this year
Net neutrality is holding up a massive Senate communications bill, meaning a final vote could be delayed until 2007.




