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Congress to Revisit the Patriot Act

Posted by timothy on from the baby-kissing-freedom-robbers dept.

BlakeCaldwell writes "CNet is reporting that both the House and Senate are planning to review the 16 portions of the Patriot Act that are set to expire at the end of the year, several dealing with computer and Internet surveillance. They're trying to avoid the criticism they received after rushing this bill through in 2001 by holding hearings to review the bill's worth. FTA: 'One hearing disclosed police invoked the Patriot Act 108 times in a 22-month period when surreptitiously entering and searching a home or office without notifying the owner.'"

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  1. Re:While it was rushed... by MightyMartian · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Expiration dates? Big deal. Congress could revoke or modify the laws at any time irregardless of expiration date. What counts is that they passed into law an act with some pretty damn questionable elements to it.

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  2. MOD PARENT UP by isotope23 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Mod the parent up man!

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