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FBI Looks to Expand Powers of Investigation

Agency wants to open cases without reason for suspicion

By Dustin Lushing,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 21, 2008 2:33 PM CDT

(Newser) – The Department of Justice is aiming to relax restrictions on the FBI so agents can investigate people without any clear reason for suspicion, congressional Dems tell the New York Times. The plan, which may be revealed in September, has attracted concern, including a letter from...   Read full story »

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