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McCain criticizes administration’s handling of cyber defense

The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee lashes out at the Obama Administration — accusing officials of failing to consult with Congress on importa...

Federal News Network Staff

September 19, 2016 1:06 pm

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The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee lashes out at the Obama Administration — accusing officials of failing to consult with Congress on important cyber defense topics. As Federal News Radio’s Jared Serbu reports, John McCain says the administration has failed to deliver a strategy on deterring hackers.

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