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September 16, 2009

Admin Wants Renewal of Domestic Spying Methods
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The Obama administration, meanwhile, is seeking to renew three
controversial domestic spying methods under the USA PATRIOT Act before
they expire at year’s end. On Tuesday, the Justice Department asked
Congress to extend government powers to collect financial records and
monitor suspects with roving wiretaps. The Justice Department says it
would consider adding new privacy protections, but only if they don’t
“undermine the effectiveness of these important authorities.”



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