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The Administration's Broad New Wiretapping Powers

George Bush may be a lame-duck who’s low in the polls, but he appears to have out maneuvered the new Democratic majority—just as the House and Senate were getting ready to go on vacation.

By Warren Olney • Aug 8, 2007 • 30m Listen

George Bush may be a lame-duck who’s low in the polls, but he appears to have out maneuvered the new Democratic majority—just as the House and Senate were getting ready to go on vacation.

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The Administration's Broad New Wiretapping Powers
After months of quiet negotiations, Democrats and the Bush White house reportedly were close to a deal on the controversy between electronic surveillance of terrorists and the privacy rights of innocent Americans. Then—just as Congress was about to adjourn—the White House made new demands.
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Warren Olney
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The Administration's Broad New Wiretapping Powers

Which Way, L.A.?

The Administration's Broad New Wiretapping Powers

George Bush may be a lame-duck who’s low in the polls, but he appears to have out maneuvered the new Democratic majority—just as the House and Senate were getting ready to go on vacation.

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The Administration's Broad New Wiretapping Powers

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The Administration's Broad New Wiretapping Powers

Which Way, L.A.?

The Administration's Broad New Wiretapping Powers

George Bush may be a lame-duck who’s low in the polls, but he appears to have out maneuvered the new Democratic majority—just as the House and Senate were getting ready to go on vacation.

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In this episode

The Administration's Broad New Wiretapping Powers

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The Administration's Broad New Wiretapping Powers