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As Chief Technology Officer Leaves White House, Industry Looks for Signals

When President Obama appointed Aneesh Chopra as the first federal chief technology officer in 2009, it was seen as the beginning of a new era in the government’s relationship with technology. Now, with Chopra’s departure, the tech industry will be watching intently for the signal Obama sends when he fills the position.

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TECHNOLOGY

Facebook to File IPO on Wednesday - Report

Facebook may file its initial public offering on Wednesday, Dow-Jones reported on Friday. It quoted a source as saying the social network could be valued at anywhere between $75 billion and $100 billion, and said both Goldman-Sachs and Morgan Stanley looked positioned to play a role in the rollout.

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Tech Daily Dose 2:48 p.m.

Today's e-Reads, Updated: Twitter Users Erupt Over Censorship Reports

Twitter is facing a backlash after it said it would selectively censor itself, the Guardian reports.

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TECHNOLOGY 2:02 p.m.

As Chief Technology Officer Leaves White House, Industry Looks for Signals

When President Obama appointed Aneesh Chopra as the first federal chief technology officer in 2009, it was seen as the beginning of a new era in the government’s relationship with technology. Now, with Chopra’s departure, the tech industry will be watching intently for the signal Obama sends when he fills the position.

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TECHNOLOGY 1:24 p.m.

Facebook to File IPO on Wednesday - Report

Facebook may file its initial public offering on Wednesday, Dow-Jones reported on Friday. It quoted a source as saying the social network could be valued at anywhere between $75 billion and $100 billion, and said both Goldman-Sachs and Morgan Stanley looked positioned to play a role in the rollout.

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Tech Daily Dose 10:39 a.m.

First White House Chief Technology Officer To Step Down

White House Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra has resigned, the White House said Friday.

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Tech Daily Dose 9:54 a.m.

Facebook Hires Former GOP Consultant For Election Team

Former GOP social media consultant George Alafoginis will join Facebook's 2012 campaign team to focus on advertising efforts.

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Tech Daily Dose 8:21 a.m.

Gingrich's Moon Plan Finds Little Love At Debate

Newt Gingrich's proposal to establish a permanent American colony on the moon elicited sharp rebukes and jokes from his rivals for the GOP presidential nomination at a debate in Florida on Thursday.

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TECHNOLOGY 8:11 a.m.

Today's e-Reads:Twitter To Self Censor, And Wall Street Drools Over Facebook

Twitter says it can, and will, censor its content so it can enter new markets, and Facebook's impending IPO has Wall Street excited.

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Tech Daily Dose January 26, 2012

AT&T: We're Still Mad

It's been a month since its bid to buy T-Mobile USA went south, and AT&T made clear Thursday that it hasn't forgotten the Federal Communications Commission's role in the deal's demise.

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ANALYSIS January 26, 2012

A Moon Base? Tried That

Newt Gingrich’s space plan may not be as grandiose as he thinks.

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January 26, 2012

NASA: Kepler Satellite Finds 11 New Planetary Systems With 26 Planets

NASA's Kepler mission has confirmed 11 new planetary systems hosting 26 planets, the space agency announced on Thursday. 

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