Inter Press Service logo Inter Press Service 1 month ago

POLITICS-US: No Sunset for Sweeping Patriot Act Powers?

POLITICS-US: NEW YORK, Nov 4 (IPS) - The USA Patriot Act, rushed into law by a panicky U.S. Congress in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of Sep. 11, 2001, gave the government broad surveillance powers to spy on innocent citizens. Full Article at Inter Press Service

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  3. Najibullah Zazi

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