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Senators press for details of NSA spying
February 28, 2006
A prominent Senate Democrat says President Bush seems to think there's "no place" for judicial or congressional oversight.
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Spy czar urges extension of warrantless-wiretap law
September 18, 2007
Many Democrats say there are too many unanswered questions about the scope of the Bush administration's surveillance activities.
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House votes to expand electronic spying powers
September 29, 2006
Republican leaders attack Democrats who voted against the measure, accusing them of supporting privacy rights for terrorists.
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The Democratic Party's dangerous experiment
February 5, 2008
Computer scientists David Dill and Barbara Simons caution that the risks of Internet voting may outweigh any perceived benefits.
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Bush pushes energy regulations, ethanol
January 24, 2007
President's State of the Union address calls for renewable energy and higher fuel standards for cars. But the Iraq war was on everyone's mind.
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FAQ: How far does the new wiretap law go?
August 6, 2007
Protect America Act signed Sunday temporarily makes it easier for the feds to eavesdrop on calls and e-mail. But what are the privacy impacts?
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DIY boarding pass site gets shut down
October 31, 2006
Student in FBI probe says he created Web site to underscore security problems with print-at-home airline boarding passes.
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House rejects immunity for phone companies in spy suits
November 16, 2007
Drawing veto threats from White House, legislators OK spy law rewrite sans lawsuit protection for aids of government spying.
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House Democrats oppose Bush's spy law changes
July 27, 2006
House Intelligence Committee members say new laws broadening warrantless-wiretapping program aren't needed.
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Democrat proposes lifting federal ban on Net gambling
April 26, 2007
A prominent House member says it's time to legalize--and regulate--the burgeoning industry.
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Spy agencies call for broader surveillance laws
July 26, 2006
Intelligence officials say controversial changes are needed to track moving terrorist targets in an Internet age, and Republicans agree.
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Senators quiz FBI director on Patriot Act
May 2, 2006
They ask for clarity on the agency's use of secret requests for subscriber information from Internet service providers.
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Week in review: Washington wrangling
February 17, 2006
RSA Conference shares spotlight with politicians, who lashed out at tech giants for complying with Chinese censorship.
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Gonzales: NSA may tap 'ordinary' Americans' e-mail
February 6, 2006
During Senate hearing, attorney general declines to offer reassurances about a secret surveillance program.
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