White House Defends Verizon Phone Records Program
The Obama administration defends a secret court order backed NSA data collection on Verizon users, saying the program helps protect the nation while critics warn it oversteps privacy. Lawmakers acknowledge prior knowledge. others demand scope clarity and constitutional safeguards.
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London
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Thomas Drake
Mike Rogers
R-Mich
House Intelligence Committee
Josh Earnest
Federal prosecutor who received Hulk email resigns
Shannon Olson, former Iowa southern district appellate chief, leaves U S Department of Justice after Judge Stephanie Rose Hulk email controversy. Rose defends her conduct amid age discrimination harassment suit. Olson mulls testimony implications. Rose email warned prosecutors after Holm sentencing. Olson named as potential witness in Fagg suit.
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David Young Promotes Iowa Roots in Senate Bid
GOP Senate hopeful David Young, longtime Grassley aide and Iowa native from Van Meter, campaigns across the state to contrast his views with Bruce Braley. He touts Iowa ties, backs Keystone pipeline, tax reform and strong energy independence while aiming to build support ahead of the 2014 primary.
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Senate blocks rival bills to halt student loan rate rise
The Senate blocked two proposals to stop a July 1 doubling of federal student loan rates, one backed by Republicans to tie rates to the 10 year Treasury plus 3 points and a Democratic plan to extend the 3.4 percent rate for two years. Both sides seek a permanent long term fix as debt nears $1 trillion.
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