: While the Egyptian government has drawn international criticism for shutting down internet and mobile phone access during civil unrest, it might alarm many Americans to learn that Barack Obama may soon have the same powers.
Lawmakers are set to debate a controversial new plan to give the President the power to shut down the Internet in case of a cyber emergency.
The will need for like aggressive measures by any authorities has played out in latest days and U.S. lawmakers have dusted off their playbooks and will get a hard look on the should “protect” its constituents from a so-called cyber assault. Read More Obama Lill Switch