Bill Would Give President Emergency Control Of Internet

From Say Anything:

Internet companies and civil liberties groups were alarmed this spring when a U.S. Senate bill proposed handing the White House the power to disconnect private-sector computers from the Internet.

They’re not much happier about a revised version that aides to Sen. Jay Rockefeller, a West Virginia Democrat, have spent months drafting behind closed doors. CNET News has obtained a copy of the 55-page draft (excerpt), which still appears to permit the president to seize temporary control of private-sector networks during a so-called cybersecurity emergency.

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Hat Tip: Prairie Pundit

My Comment: A good summary on what is happening with legislation to control the internet in the event of a cyber attack. I agree with the assertion that this is overkill .... that they are better ways to control such a situation that will not require massive Federal intervention.