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  • February 2008
    • Bush Chides House Dems for Law Expiration

      Bush Chides House Dems for Law Expiration

      (Newser) - With a law that expands the government's power to eavesdrop due to expire at midnight, President Bush scolded Congress today for sitting idly by and allowing it to happen. Bush said Congress' failure to act could cause the US to “lose a vital lead that could prevent an attack,” the AP reports. Democrats accused Bush of "whipping up false fears." More »

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      George W. Bush   Congress   Nancy Pelosi   Harriet Miers   Josh Bolten   terrorist attack   House Democrats   Protect America Act   Sheldon Whitehouse   electronic surveillance laws

    • Travelers Rage Over Seized Laptops

      Travelers Rage Over Seized Laptops

      (Newser) - US border agents tell travelers there’s no difference between a laptop and a suitcase; both are fair game for searches. People crossing into the US have found their electronics confiscated, and their data copied, the Washington Post reports, all without explanation. “The government is going well beyond its traditional role of looking for contraband,” said one irate lawyer. More »

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      privacy   homeland security   airport security   border control   electronic surveillance laws

  • January 2008

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