Defense
Justice, civil liberties groups battle over spy tactics
Justice spokesman says agency appreciates input from the groups, which are upset over temporary expansion of intelligence law.
News
California appeals court to review spying cases
Hearings come on heels of new law that broadens intelligence officials' eavesdropping power.
News
Lawyers wary of expanded wiretapping powers
Head of the American Bar Association calls on Congress to roll back a week-old law broadening the government’s domestic eavesdropping ability.
Defense
Bush pushes lawmakers to act on spying bill
Administration is urging Congress to move fast to broaden the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
News
Bush's surveillance plans get a chilly response
President argues changes to intelligence law would help the government work better with private-sector entities, like telecommunications companies.
Defense
Appeals court vacates wiretapping ruling
Group that brought the case is reviewing its legal options, including going to the Supreme Court.
Defense
Senate panel approves intelligence authorization measure
Bill would require the disclosure of the overall funding requested, authorized and appropriated for intelligence.
Tech
Biggest threat to Internet could be a massive virtual blackout
This type of high-tech ambush occurs when multiple compromised systems flood the bandwidth or resources of a targeted server.
Tech
Project to streamline patent reviews nearing launch
Communal approach will let the public submit existing inventions known as "prior art" and comment on their relevance to patent applications.
Tech
Senators seek federal transparency, 'reporter's shield'
Sponsor of bill to reform FOIA says the Bush administration has lax enforcement of the law, and a “near obsession” with secrecy.
Defense
Study on privacy protections finds citizens distrust security agencies
Survey finds agencies that received negative publicity tended to generate less trust.
News
Advocates urge improvements to FOIA process
Addressing delays requires better reporting, improved leadership and tracking of requests, and more resources and penalties, witness at hearing says.
Tech
More money, end of fee diversion sought for patent agency
In fiscal 2008, the agency anticipates hiring an additional 1,200 patent examiners and plans to continue expanding telework efforts.
Defense
Attorney general grilled over domestic spying changes
Justice Department announced it would change how the spying initiative operates by getting permission from a secret court that fields requests for surveillance warrants on U.S. soil.
Defense
Privacy advocates decry accessing of bank records under security law
The New York Times reported Sunday that the Defense Department and CIA have been utilizing a special subpoena power to scour bank and credit-card records.
Defense
Key senator says Democrats will not be soft on terrorism
Increased oversight doesn't mean leniency on terrorism, incoming chairman of Judiciary Committee says.
News
New judiciary panel leader promises more oversight, privacy protection
Vermont Democrat slated to lead Senate committee says his agenda is one of "restoration, repair and renewal."
Tech
Privacy watchdogs urge probe of spying program
White House Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board has been criticized for being a dependent part of the very branch of government it is supposed to oversee.
Defense
Federal information-sharing plan may face hurdles
Proposal would give state and local law enforcement a more direct role in exchanging information.
Defense
Groups ask high court to review aviation ID policies
Policy in question requires passengers to present IDs to airline personnel before boarding flights and subjects selected individuals to thorough searches.
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