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NY Times Editorial Today on Patriot Act

Unnecessary Powers: The Patriot Act already gives government too much power to spy on ordinary Americans, but things could get far worse. Congress is considering adding a broad new investigative power, known as the administrative subpoena, that would allow the Federal Bureau of Investigation to gain access to anyone’s financial, medical, employment and even library records without approval from a judge and even without the target knowing about it. Members of Congress should block this disturbing provision from becoming law.”
Related references:

  • Draft Copy of Bill to Reauthorize Certain PATRIOT Act Provisions and Debate Continues Behind Closed Doors on PATRIOT Act Extension
  • House Judiciary Hearing: Reauthorization of the USA Patriot Act, June 8, 2005. Serial No. 109-10. 80 pages, PDF.
  • House Judiciary Hearing: Serial No. 109-12, USA Patriot Act: A Review for the Purpose of Reauthorization, April 6, 2005. 168 pages, PDF.
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