Electronic medical records rarely encrypted: expert

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Electronic medical records, which the Obama administration would like to see widely used, are rarely encrypted so a data breach could be triggered by the simple theft of a laptop or misplaced thumb drive, a privacy expert told lawmakers on Wednesday. Find more info about Electronic medical records rarely encrypted: expert ...

Italy Rushes Budget Measures to Cut Debt as Borrowing Costs Soar

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

Italy’s government presented lawmakers with the budget measures pledged to European Union allies, paving the way for parliamentary votes this week that will lead to Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s resignation. Find more info about Italy Rushes Budget Measures to Cut Debt as Borrowing Costs Soar photos videos pictures. read more

Schaeuble: Italy Should Seek Aid If Needed

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble told lawmakers that Italy should request aid if it needs it from the European Financial Stability Facility, two people present at the meeting in Berlin today said. Find more info about Schaeuble: Italy Should Seek Aid If Needed photos videos pictures. read more

$4 Trillion Deficit Deal Still Possible, 2 U.S. Lawmakers Say

Saturday, November 5th, 2011

A “bold” deficit-reduction deal worth $4 trillion is possible, say two influential lawmakers, one a Democrat the other a Republican, who expressed willingness to compromise over their previous positions on taxes and spending. Find more info about $4 Trillion Deficit Deal Still Possible, 2 U.S. Lawmakers Say photos videos pictures. read ...

Qantas CEO Tells Lawmakers Grounding Was ‘Only Alternative’

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Qantas Airways Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce told Australian lawmakers that he had to ground the carrier’s main unit because labor disputes were causing a slump in corporate sales. Find more info about Qantas CEO Tells Lawmakers Grounding Was ‘Only Alternative’ photos videos pictures. read more