July 10, 2008

Wiretapping Overhaul Advances in Senate

The Senate voted 69-28 in favor of a measure to overhaul the rules on government eavesdropping. The president is expected to sign the bill, which also grants immunity to telecom companies that aided in post-9/11 surveillance.

[via The Wall Street Journal]

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