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Senate extends Patriot Act powers
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Thu Feb 17, 2011 The US Senate has voted to extend controversial surveillance powers granted by the Patriot Act law, put in place after the 9/11 attacks. By a vote of 86-12, the Senate approved a 90-day extension of wiretaps, access to business records and surveillance of terror suspects. The move came one day after the House of Representatives voted to extend the provisions until 8 December. Read More: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12489433 |
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