Obama calls for cybersecurity legislation


REGISTER GUARD: The proposed laws would encourage private companies to share information with Homeland Security.

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REGISTER GUARD: The proposed laws would encourage private companies to share information with Homeland Security.

Sen. John McCain, chairman of the Senate Armed Service panel and a member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee, said Tuesday he was “glad the administration is coming forward with a proposal.” Legislation will need to strike a balance between “the right of privacy and the need for national security and the liability issue,” the Arizona Republican told CNN.

But, he added, “I am guardedly optimistic we can come up with legislation that we can work with the administration on.”

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