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Journalist who has written several books about the National Security Agency, including The Shadow Factory: The NSA from 9/11 to the Eavesdropping on America

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President Obama issued new orders today after months of controversy over spying by the National Security Agency.

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Protecting National Security and Preserving Privacy

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