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    Bush Administration Reverses Domestic Eavesdropping Position

    The lead story today in major American newspapers is the Bush Administration's abandonment of what it had called a crucial tool in the war on terror: eavesdropping inside the United States without court approval.  The New York Times reports that it's one of a series of concessions to Congress, the courts and public opinion.  Scott Shane wrote …

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The lead story today in major American newspapers is the Bush Administration's abandonment of what it had called a crucial tool in the war on terror: eavesdropping inside the United States without court approval. The New York Times reports that it's one of a series of concessions to Congress, the courts and public opinion. Scott Shane wrote the story.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Dan Konecky

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Scott Shane

      New York Times

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