Tag: legislation
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The Digital Ghost in the Machine: Trump’s Quest for Your State-Held Data and the Shadow of Surveillance
The Digital Ghost in the Machine: Trump’s Quest for Your State-Held Data and the Shadow of Surveillance As the federal government seeks access to a treasure trove of personal information held by states, concerns about privacy, misuse, and political targeting loom large. In the ever-expanding digital universe, it’s a quiet irony that the United States…
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The Invisible Scrutiny: Trump’s Push for State Data and the Shadow it Casts
The Invisible Scrutiny: Trump’s Push for State Data and the Shadow it Casts As the federal government eyes a trove of personal information held by states, privacy advocates warn of unprecedented surveillance and the weaponization of data. In the digital age, the question of who holds our personal data has become increasingly fraught. While federal…
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The Unseen Archives: When States Hold More Than Uncle Sam, and a President Wants the Keys
The Unseen Archives: When States Hold More Than Uncle Sam, and a President Wants the Keys As demands grow for access to state-held personal data, privacy advocates raise alarm bells about surveillance, political targeting, and the weaponization of information. In the digital age, the notion of privacy has become a complex tapestry, woven with threads…
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Trump’s Cuts Spur a Scramble for Expiring Energy Credits
Renewable Energy Projects Face Uncertainty as Tax Incentives Sunset Introduction: The landscape of renewable energy in the United States is facing a critical juncture. Tax credits, long considered vital for the growth and competitiveness of solar, wind, and other sustainable energy sources, are either already expiring or slated to do so in the near future.…
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PSLF: A Lifeline for Public Sector Lawyers Threatened
Potential Changes to Loan Forgiveness Could Devastate Legal Aid Introduction For countless lawyers dedicating their careers to serving the public good, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program has been more than just a financial safety net; it’s been a lifeline. This promise of loan forgiveness after ten years of qualifying public service has enabled…
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Who’s Who — and Who’s Absent — at Black Hat
Trump Administration’s Limited Presence Raises Concerns at Cybersecurity Conferences Introduction The Black Hat and DEF CON cybersecurity conferences in Las Vegas are hallowed ground for security professionals, researchers, hackers, and government officials. These back-to-back events represent a unique opportunity for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. However, the 2024 edition of these conferences finds itself under…
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Former Trump Statistics Chief Slams Friday Firing of Erika McEntarfer
Bill Beach Criticizes President’s “Rigged” Jobs Report Claims as Misunderstanding of Data Assembly The abrupt dismissal of Erika McEntarfer, a respected economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), has sent shockwaves through the statistical and economic communities. Bill Beach, who served as the Commissioner of Labor Statistics under the Trump administration, has emerged as…
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Texas Republicans vote to arrest Democrats blocking redistricting plan
## Fleeing to Fight: How a Walkout Could Change the Game in Washington A political showdown is brewing, and it’s playing out in dramatic fashion. Facing potential arrest, a group of Democratic lawmakers has fled their state, effectively halting a crucial vote that could significantly alter the balance of power in Washington D.C. This bold…