Saturday, February 08, 2003

It Takes Two... Pentagon Forms 2 Panels to Allay Fears on Spying. The Defense Department established two new advisory committees to curb fears about domestic spying by its Total Information Awareness program. By Adam Clymer. [New York Times: Politics] comment [] 4:30:33 PM

Son of Patriot Ashcroft continues to "clarify" some matters regarding the original Patriot legislation according to a "draft" sent to leadership. Justice Dept. Draft on Wider Powers Draws Quick Criticism. A storm of criticism erupted over a Justice Department draft of legislation to increase the law enforcement powers it won in 2001 in the U.S.A. Patriot Act. By Adam Clymer. [New York Times: Politics]   comment [] 4:27:45 PM