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It is expected that White House representatives will meet with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in coming weeks as well.</p> <p>Draft versions of the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121120112258/http://fcw.com/articles/2012/09/07/obama-white-house-cybersecurity-executive-order.aspx">executive order</a> have called for a voluntary program, under which private companies operating critical infrastructure could implement government-instituted standards and best practices. </p> <p>Rumors about a cyber executive order have been swirling for more than a month, and top government officials have confirmed the measure is being drafted and reviewed.  Members of Congress, who failed to pass bipartisan cybersecurity legislation this session, have been vocal in expressing their views of the executive-order approach. Some legislators have said a cyber bill could be taken up again when Congress returns for the lame duck session after the elections.  And there is broad consensus that legislative action is still needed, even if President Obama issues and executive order. </p> <p>“The executive order is being drafted and in the interagency process. I can’t give you a firm timeline. It can’t do a few things only legislation can do, such as liability protection for companies when they are sharing information,” Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said at a <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121120112258/http://fcw.com/articles/2012/09/28/napolitano-cyber-executive-order-close.aspx">Washington event</a> on Sept. 28. “An executive order will help but, we still need comprehensive cyber legislation. It’s something that Congress is going to have to come back and address.”</p> <p>In an Oct. 11 appearance in New York, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta underscored the importance of cybersecurity action, including the implementation of legislation, calling on lawmakers to set aside the partisan squabbling that has served as a roadblock so far.</p> <p>“This legislation has bipartisan support, but is victim to legislative and political gridlock like so much else in Washington. 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