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As 2020 census moves online, cybersecurity presents new challenge for bureau

As 2020 census moves online, cybersecurity presents new challenge for bureau

by Dwight A. Weingarten | Apr 16, 2019 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON—To fulfill an 18th century constitutional requirement, the Census Bureau is using 21st century tools – primarily online, but their ease of use and speed also create new risks to a 10-year counting that is used for everything from creating...
Young activists testify at first select committee hearing on the Climate Crisis

Young activists testify at first select committee hearing on the Climate Crisis

by Dwight A. Weingarten | Apr 5, 2019 | Environment

WASHINGTON — Several young climate activists on Thursday chastised all three branches of the federal government for not acting aggressively to address the growing threat of global warming. At the first hearing of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis,...
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