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Security working group with United States after the u. S. Justice department charged five Chinese Military officials with stealing trade secrets. The working group was established last year as a way for the u. S. And china to try to find Common Ground on cyber security. Has also banned the use of Microsoft Windows eight on all government computers. The News Agency Says it was to ensure security after microsoft stopped supporting windows xp which increased fears of hacking. It is still widely used in china but private computers are not affected by this ban. A top official from the new York City Taxi and limousine commission. He will be the head of policy and community engagement. Uber had a battle with the new york tlc before winning approval for its service. Microsoft tries again when it comes to tablets, this time unveiling the surface pro3 at an event in new york city. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the tablet that can replace your laptop, surface pro3. We all thought there would be a
Now, the chairmans opening remarks, he was correct. We are not here to analyze a poll that was taken about the va. But we are here rather to look at the investigations that have already taken place, and addressed certain deficiencies within the veterans system that no action was taken on, or at least not corrective action. In fiscal year 2013, the reported 93 of specialty primarycare appointments and 95 of Mental Health appointments were made within 14 days of the patients or providers desired date. At first glance, these numbers appear to demonstrate that veterans are receiving the care they want and when they want it. However, we know this is not the case. I think if va had asked hard questions regarding these statistics, we would not be here today discussing recent allegations surrounding many va facilities. More specifically, we are here to discuss when Senior Leadership in the department became aware that local va employees were manipulating wait times to show that veterans do not
To do so. Though i still may have preferred to make a portion of the draft more neutral, what we are voting on today asks about a number of alternatives which will allow for a wellrounded record to develop on how best to protect the public interest. Second, today, we are voting only on proposed rules, not final rules. This item is an official call inviting interested parties comment to discuss pros and cons of various approaches and to have a robust dialogue about the best path forward. When the chairman hits the gavel after the vote is cast on this item this morning, it will signal a start of 120 unique days of opportunity, each of you have, in shaping and influencing direction of one of the worlds most incredible platforms. The feedback up to now has been nothing short of astounding. But the real calls to action begin after this vote is taken. Comments are due on july 15, and theres ample time to evaluate any of the proposals and provide meaningful feedback. You have spoken, and i am
Good afternoon. Sarah bloomquist is off. In the news this noon, new details on the potential anthrax exposure at what should be one of the most security facilities in the world. How workers could have been exposed. No, this is not a gymnast or hollywood stuntman, just one very lucky biker. Details on the video coming up. The big story on action news at noon a terrible accident having the Atlantic City expressway shutdown for hours this morning. Police stay a pick up truck was heading west when it flipped over between route 50 and the Farley Service plaza. Five of the six were thrown from the vehicle including three riding in the bed of the truck. One of the passengers tossed from the cab did not survive. The rest of the injured rushed to cooper hospital in camden and thats where we find action News Reporter Katherine Scott with the very latest. Katherine . Rick, police say it was just moments before word of the crash came in that they received a report that there was a white pick up Tr