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H.R.5548 Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010, 111th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Sep 13, 2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

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    • (3) CYBERSPACE- The term ‘cyberspace’ means the interdependent network of information infrastructure, and includes the Internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, and embedded processors and controllers in critical industries. (1 comments, Link )

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      specifically, this section of the legislation: "(3) CYBERSPACE- The term ‘cyberspace’ means the interdependent network of information infrastructure, and includes the Internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, and embedded processors and controllers in critical industries.",

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    • Internet Kill Switch? - December 11, 2010 by Random Observations - Anyone following the popular new sites have probably seen something about the "Internet Kill Switch" known as "HR 5548: Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010". I've read thru the bill and it does indeed give the ...

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      As noted by Random Observations on December 11, 2010, "Anyone following the popular new sites have probably seen something about the "Internet Kill Switch" known as "HR 5548: Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010". I've read thru the bill and it does indeed give the ..." (http://ranobs.blogspot.com/2010/12/internet-kill-switch.html)
    • Episode 5 – Cybersecurity For Cats On The Internet - November 19, 2010 by Wiki World Order - Also right now in Congress, there are bills with bipartisan co-sponsors named the Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 (aka the PCNAA, S.3480, H.R.5548). When the original version of this bill was first introduced last ...

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      As noted by Wiki World Order on November 19, 2010, "Also right now in Congress, there are bills with bipartisan co-sponsors named the Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 (aka the PCNAA, S.3480, H.R.5548). When the original version of this bill was first introduced last ..." (http://wikiworldorder.com/2010/11/20/episode-5-cybersecurity-for-cats-on-the-internet/)
    • Cybersecurity bills claim 'your privacy helps terrorists' « Daily ... - October 02, 2010 by Daily Liberty Research - Cybersecurity bills claim 'your privacy helps terrorists'. Posted on October 3, 2010 by Chris. Do the claimed threats of terrorism justify taking away your privacy and therefore your own personal security? Does the 4th Amendment mean ...

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      As noted by Daily Liberty Research on October 02, 2010, "Cybersecurity bills claim 'your privacy helps terrorists'. Posted on October 3, 2010 by Chris. Do the claimed threats of terrorism justify taking away your privacy and therefore your own personal security? Does the 4th Amendment mean ..." (http://nyletterpress.wordpress.com/2010/10/03/cybersecurity-bills-claim-your-privacy-helps-terrorists/)

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    • House DHS Cyber Bill Unveiled - November 17, 2010 by GovExec.com - ...DHS to confront them effectively and make certain that civil liberties are protected." In June, Harman introduced a House version, H.R.5548, of the Senate committee's bill that is still pending in Thompson's committee. Clarke noted, "This bill will pro

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      As noted by GovExec.com on November 17, 2010, "...DHS to confront them effectively and make certain that civil liberties are protected." In June, Harman introduced a House version, H.R.5548, of the Senate committee's bill that is still pending in Thompson's committee. Clarke noted, "This bill will pro" (http://techinsider.nextgov.com/2010/11/house_dhs_cyber_bill_unveiled.php)
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