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National Security
4:15 pm
Sat April 28, 2012
Civil Liberties Groups See Holes In Cyber Defense Bill
By editor
Originally published on Sat April 28, 2012 5:07 pm
The House has approved a bill designed to improve the nation's defenses against cyber attacks by foreign governments or terrorists. The measure would make it easier for the government and private sector to share data about suspected cyber threats. Civil liberties groups say the bill is a threat to privacy and Internet freedom. Even though it passed the House with significant support from Democrats, the White House is threatening a veto. NPR's Steve Henn reports.