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A Senate proposal for a new US agency to protect Americans’ data is back – TechCrunch

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A Senate proposal for a new US agency to protect Americans’ data is back – TechCrunch

Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has revived bill to create a new federal agency to protect Americans from the invasive practices of tech companies that operate in their own backyards. Last year, Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Data Protection Act, a proposal to create an independent agency to address modern privacy and technology concerns that existing state … Read more

Biden’s A.T.F. Nominee Faces Senate Panel and Questions on Gun Control: Live Updates

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Biden’s A.T.F. Nominee Faces Senate Panel and Questions on Gun Control: Live Updates

Here’s what you need to know: Video transcript Back transcript Biden’s A.T.F. Pick Reiterates Support for AR-15 Restrictions David Chipman, President Biden’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, announced his support for a proposed ban on AR-15-style rifles during his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday. “The leadership positions I held at … Read more