The bill also would require private firms to cooperate and let the government know when their systems are compromised.

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Cooperation Provisions : Severance agreements often require the employee to cooperate fully with any legal proceeding or investigation involving the employer.

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European Union digital commissioner Neelie Kroes said measures to be introduced in February would require EU member states to cooperate with each other.

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The President understands that critical problems require the U.S. and China to cooperate.

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