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David McGuire

Report: Justice wants more surveillance funds

New surveillance and electronic security programs will net a good portion of the $1.8 billion increase the department wants.

Armey Rips Federal Privacy, Security Lapses

Calling the government the nation's "biggest privacy offender," House Majority Leader Dick Armey, R-Texas, said Congress must redouble its efforts to stamp out federal privacy abuses.

Lawmaker Grills Officials About Agency Cyber Security

Putting federal agencies on alert about computer security, an influential lawmaker today sent letters to 15 agency heads reminding the officials of their duties to protect the electronic infrastructure under their control.