HealthCare.gov data sharing fuels privacy concerns
The government health insurance site HealthCare.gov links to many third party data firms that may collect personal details such as age income ZIP code smoking status and pregnancy status. Officials say data use is limited to improving user experience and not for marketing, but lawmakers seek clarity and safeguards amid intensive vendor connections.
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Opening round Iran sanctions fight kicks off in Senate talks
Washington lays out a fast track as a bipartisan Senate push for new Iran penalties confronts President Obama. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee holds a hearing on sanctions, signaling the GOP driven clash with the White House over Tehran's nuclear program. Talks run to July aiming for a framework by March end amid stiff opposition at home and abroad.
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Senate rejects Keystone pipeline export ban
The Republican led Senate on Tuesday rejected Democratic bids to ban Keystone XL pipeline exports and to require American made steel. The votes upheld a broader bill to approve construction of the 1179 mile project while highlighting partisan divides over energy policy and climate concerns.
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