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Former member pleads guilty

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date July 8, 2010
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The Post reports that former Member of Congress Mark Siljander pleaded guilty in a case related to his work for a charity.

Distraction in distracted driving controversy?

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date July 8, 2010
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The Hill looks at the recent controversy sparked by the release of an internal document on the topic of distracted driving. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood blasted a lobbying firm Wednesday for circulating plans to oppose limits on the use of mobile devices in vehicles, calling it a “dangerous” effort to undermine public safety. This report […]

Facebook’s public policy push focused on privacy and education

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date July 8, 2010
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The Hill looks at Facebook’s DC shop today. Facebook spokesman Andrew Noyes sat down with Hillicon Valley on Wednesday to update us on the social media giant’s growing presence inside the Beltway. Noyes made it clear privacy issues and education dominate the team’s agenda.