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NSA Still Funded To Spy On US Phone Records

Posted by timothy on from the good-day-to-donate-to-the-eff dept.

Reader turp182 notes that the Amash Amendment (#100) to HR 2397 (DOD appropriations bill) failed to pass the House of Representatives, meaning it will not be added to the appropriations bill. turp182 writes "The amendment would have specifically defunded the bulk collection of American phone records." Americans can see how their representatives voted here.

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  1. This loss is really a victory by aeranvar · · Score: 1, Troll

    This amendment was expected to be voted down by a large margin, which is why it was allowed to be voted on. In light of that fact, the 205 to 217 result actually makes this a significant victory for privacy advocates.