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What to do about e-waste

September 17, 2008 — 9:42pm ET | By Judi Hasson
When your computer gets old and you get a new one, chances are you probably never think about where the old one gets dumped. But the issue of old computers and what to do about them is rapidly... Read more...

Farm workers vs IT workers on H-1B visas

June 16, 2008 — 6:59am ET
Legislation to make it easier for foreign high tech workers to stay in the U.S. ran into a bit of a buzz saw last week from one lawmaker who wants the same kind of equity for immigrants further down... Read more...

FTC wants new powers to fight spyware

June 12, 2008 — 6:59am ET
The Federal Trade Commission this week told the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation that it favors legislation granting it new powers to seek civil penalties in spyware... Read more...

H-1B abuse pays off

May 5, 2008 — 6:59am ET
American IT professionals often complain that they are being undercut by the H1-B Visa system when companies hire foreign workers at lower salaries even when qualified, tech-savvy U.S. citizens are... Read more...

Congress may review Microsoft/Yahoo deal

February 25, 2008 — 7:59am ET
It's been hard enough for Microsoft to convince Yahoo to accept its proposed $44.6 billion bid. But it might be even tougher to persuade Congress that the deal won't violate antitrust laws. Members... Read more...

Breaking: Deal reached on economic stimulus plan

January 24, 2008 — 5:19pm ET | By Judi Hasson

Moving with remarkable speed, the White House and House leaders reached an agreement today for an economic stimulus package that provides tax incentives for businesses and stipends for families to

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Shhh... keep it private

November 19, 2007 — 7:59am ET
Every CIO knows about privacy and the importance of keeping data private. Now even Congress is looking for a way to develop e-health records and make sure they are protected. It's not a moment too... Read more...

The road to an Internet tax ban

October 29, 2007 — 7:59am ET
Congress is moving closer to extending a ban on Internet taxes, a law that expires on Nov. 1st. Recently, the Senate joined the House in passed a moratorium. However, there are differences in the two... Read more...

Lawyers are a fact of life for CIOs

February 26, 2007 — 8:01pm ET

The recent rash of legislation governing data retention, electronic discovery, privacy, data use and abuse has created a goldmine for lawyers well-versed in IT issues. More than ever before, CIOs... Read more...

It's not easy being green

February 8, 2007 — 8:01pm ET

After years of earth-friendly talk, Corporate America is finally jumping on the bandwagon, trying to buy and use technology in a more environmentally friendly manner. But it's not just out of the... Read more...

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