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Stacy Summary:  What say ye?   I note in the ‘emergency control’ over internet story, this paragraph:  “Probably the most controversial language begins in Section 201, which permits the president to “direct the national response to the cyber threat” if necessary for “the national defense and security.” The White House is supposed to engage in “periodic mapping” of private networks deemed to be critical, and those companies “shall share” requested information with the federal government. (“Cyber” is defined as anything having to do with the Internet, telecommunications, computers, or computer networks.)“  So, the emergency powers would extend to personal computers as well as the actual internet?

• Bill would give president emergency control over internet

• Barney Frank says HR1207 will pass