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President defends secret wiretapping
December 19, 2005
As controversy grows over electronic spying on Americans, Bush asserts that taps will continue.
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Senators: Bloggers may not be true journalists
October 19, 2005
Key politicians say that bloggers' "lack of accountability" means they might not deserve protection under a proposed shield law.
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NSA telecom immunity still unsettled in Senate
November 16, 2007
Due to procedural oddity, question of whether to shield companies from suits alleging cooperation with the NSA won't be resolved until final floor vote.
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Government study: VoIP, video can be taxed
January 26, 2006
Federal auditors review the tax laws and say state and local governments have leeway to levy Net taxes.
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Panel: Don't rush into new data security laws
July 22, 2005
Lawyers, academics and former federal officials question urgency of enacting broad-based national rules now pending in Congress.
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Senate moves toward new data security rules
July 28, 2005
Three congressional committees meet to work on new security breach laws, though their proposals aren't quite ready for final vote.
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Patriot Act critics propose temporary extension
December 13, 2005
As expiration date looms, Democrats and three Republicans oppose an expansion and support a brief renewal.
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Gonzales urges speedy vote on Patriot Act
December 14, 2005
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, Republicans step up campaign calling for four-year renewal of the controversial law.
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Patriot Act defender touts 'safeguards'
January 10, 2006
Key Bush administration ally says there are plenty of safeguards in a renewal plan. Opponents aren't convinced.
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Patriot Act may be renewed without reforms
December 8, 2005
Last-minute deal calls for a vote to renew expiring portions of the law. But six senators could block it on privacy grounds.
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Panel explores giving reporters' shield to bloggers
July 20, 2005
Congress weighs new law that would protect reporters from revealing confidential sources. What's in it for bloggers?
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Consumers, retailers grapple with data theft
June 22, 2005
Increase in fraud feared as the credit card industry recovers from a mega-heist.
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Senator warns of Patriot Act alarmists
November 9, 2005
Potential members of a civil liberties board are urged not to spread "disinformation" about the Patriot Act.
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