Federal court orders drive wiretap debate nationwide
A Philadelphia decision labeled wiretapping an aberration stirs a national clash over 1968 Omnibus Crime Control Act. The Justice Department argues court approval is required for secret listening devices, while states expand laws to permit installations. Officials say federal permission could affect multiple cases. The article notes high profile figures back eavesdropping as a crime-fighting tool amid ongoing weather and crime reporting.
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In the 1972 session of Congress action completed includes Equal rights amendment sent to states, and passes on items like Rural development, Consumer protection, minimum wage increase, Social Security reforms, aid for higher education, water pollution control awaiting compromise, and war powers. Writor Bills in Committee include revenue sharing, auto insurance regulation, executive reorganization, and equal opportunity education bills.
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