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Sen. Walsh Introduces Bill to Restrict Ability of Government to Undermine Encryption Technology in Commercial Products(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) by GEMA VIANA Targeted News Service WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. John Walsh, D-Mont., has introduced legislation (S. 2500) to "restrict the ability of the Federal Government to undermine privacy and encryption technology in commercial products and in NIST computer security and encryption standards." The bill was introduced on June 19. The legislation was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. The full text of the bill is available from the Library of Congress Thomas legislative website. To access the bill, go to http://thomas.loc.gov/home/LegislativeData.php?&n=BillText. For more information about congressional legislation and services offered by Targeted News Service to track issues, key words or members of Congress who introduce or co-sponsor legislation, please contact [email protected] or call 703/304-1897. For more information about Targeted News Service products and services, please contact: Myron Struck, editor, Targeted News Service LLC, Springfield, Va., 703/304-1897; [email protected]; http://targetednews.com. TNS 30VianaGem - 140623-1166092 (c) 2014 Targeted News Service |