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How Much Surveillance Will Americans Tolerate?
Two years ago revelations about National Security surveillance of Americans created a national uproar. Now the authority to collect bulk telephone records is about to expire. Congress is divided between concern for national security and civil liberties. Are most Americans really concerned about their possible loss of privacy?
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenTwo years ago revelations about National Security surveillance of Americans created a national uproar. Now the authority to collect bulk telephone records is about to expire. Congress is divided between concern for national security and civil liberties. Are most Americans really concerned about their possible loss of privacy?
Also, the first African-American woman is sworn in as Attorney General, and the swing vote on same-sex marriage at the US Supreme Court.
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3 storiesFirst African-American Woman Sworn In as Attorney General
More than 160 days since she was confirmed by the Senate, Loretta Lynch was sworn in by Vice President Joe Biden today as the first African-American woman to serve as Attorney General of the United States. Seung Min Kim reports on the Justice Department for Politico .
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Section 215 of the Patriot Act expires at the end of next month. It authorizes the bulk collection of American telephone records by the National Security Agency — part of what was revealed by Edward Snowden two years ago. President Obama says it's not really needed to keep America safe and that he's willing to let it expire .
Read the story33 minJustice Anthony Kennedy and Gay Rights Decisions
There's a long line forming outside the Supreme Court building on Capitol Hill — mostly people paid to stand there until tomorrow, when the justices will hear arguments on same-sex marriage. After tomorrow's arguments, the Court's majority on same-sex marriage is likely to be determined by Justice Anthony Kennedy.
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