Supporters eager to move cyberbill

By Tony Romm
Politico.com

Backers of a cybersecurity bill think they can move the legislation before recess. (AP Photo)

WASHINGTON -- Backers of a revised Senate bill to improve the cybersecurity at power plants, water systems and other critical services are optimistic they can bring the measure to the floor before the August break.

A few major hurdles still stand in the way of final passage — the biggest being persuading a couple of Republicans to switch sides.

Some GOP senators say they fear the revised bill introduced Thursday still overburdens industry with new mandates, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce also took aim at the legislation over the weekend.

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