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03/24/2017: A possible end to Obama-era privacy rules
Mar 24, 2017

03/24/2017: A possible end to Obama-era privacy rules

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The Senate has voted to put a stop to rules from the Obama administration that would prevent internet providers like Comcast and Verizon from selling your browsing data. We'll look at how these regulations were supposed to protect your privacy. Next, we'll talk about Wells Fargo's decision to allow customers to withdraw money from ATMs using their phones, and then explore the federal government's difficult recruiting young tech workers.

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No ATM card? Wells Fargo customers will be able to withdraw using their smartphones

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Senate votes to end Obama-era privacy rules

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Most congressional headlines are focused on health care this week, but another bill is on the move that could kill off internet privacy protections. The Senate voted Thursday to put a stop to Obama administration privacy rules that would prevent internet providers like Comcast and Verizon from selling consumer browsing information. The bill looks likely […]

03/24/17: The Fed's interest rate hikes have consequences for automobile purchases

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The Senate has voted to put a stop to rules from the Obama administration that would prevent internet providers like Comcast and Verizon from selling your browsing data. We’ll look at how these regulations were supposed to protect your privacy. Next, we’ll talk about Wells Fargo’s decision to allow customers to withdraw money from ATMs using their phones, and then explore the federal government’s difficult recruiting young tech workers.