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Declarations

Government secrecy “It’s another nail in the coffin of open government.” Rep. Marc Feinstein, D-Sioux Falls, reacting to a measure that passed the South Dakota House that would close the driving records of firefighters, police, ambulance employees and other emergency …

It Figures

122 The number of levees nationwide that are at risk for failing, according to the Army Corps of Engineers. Twenty-seven states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico had threatened levees, but only two had more than a handful. California …

Declarations

Taking additional steps “With online banking, bill paying, and shopping increasing exponentially each year, we must take additional steps to protect our identities, provide help to those who have become victims, and make sure those who are committing the crimes …

TJX Facing Multi-State Probe, Mounting Lawsuits Over Data Breach

Massachusetts’ attorney general said last week that her office was leading a civil investigation by dozens of states into a computer security breach by a hacker who stole customer data from TJX Cos., owner of discount retail chains including T.J. …

Okla. AG Releases Top Ten Consumer Complaint List

The Internet topped Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson’s list of sources for complaints to his office last year. The AG released his top ten list of consumer complaints recently at the state’s third annual Consumer Protection Day at the Capitol. …

Maine lawmakers balk at federal driver’s license-ID system

The Maine Legislature declared that it would refuse a congressional order to change its drivers’ licenses so they can serve as national identification cards. Supporters of a recent nonbinding resolution say the federal program would invite identity theft and cost …

Maine lawmakers balk at federal driver’s license-ID system

The Maine Legislature declared that it would refuse a congressional order to change its drivers’ licenses so they can serve as national identification cards. Supporters of a recent nonbinding resolution say the federal program would invite identity theft and cost …

8 Royal & Sun buyout approval expected

Plan receives backing from key player in Delaware 9 Tighter steering restrictions in Conn. Conn. AG seeks to fix auto body shop law 9 UNH calculates cyber attack threat Researchers gauge threats posed by hackers, terrorists, foreign nations 10 Risky …

UNH calculates cyber attack threat

Hackers, terrorists and nations all use computers, but who really is capable of damaging the critical infrastructure of the U.S.? The University of New Hampshire has unveiled the UNH Cyber Threat Calculator, which assesses the level of threat any attacker …

Declarations

Government secrecy “It’s another nail in the coffin of open government.” Rep. Marc Feinstein, D-Sioux Falls, reacting to a measure that passed the South Dakota House that would close the driving records of firefighters, police, ambulance employees and other emergency …