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Langevin Stands By GOP Cyber Bill

Julie Samuel

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

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A lawmaker who is outspoken about cyber threats pledged yesterday to continue advocating for a controversial cybersecurity bill the White House has threatened to veto. Rep. James Langevin (D-R.I.) said he believes the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), which the Republican-led House passed last Thursday, is needed so the government and private companies can join together to fight cyber attacks. He argued the legislation provides appropriate privacy protections, despite the Obama administration’s assertion it would lead to firms…

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