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FBI Computer Project Approved by Carter Administration
The Carter administration approved a long disputed FBI computer project once rejected by Ford as a civil liberties threat. Critics in Congress warned it could allow the bureau to track messages between state and local police, shifting from mail and phone to a central message-switching system for inquiries on wanted persons and stolen property. The May 19 memorandum to FBI Director Kelley and a June 8 letter outline the approval and concerns about civil liberties.
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Washington
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Ersor Congress
John H.moss
Don Edwards
California
Sam J. Ervin Jr
North Carolina
Carters ‘Administration
Peter F. Flaherty
Clarence M. Kelley
Moss
Go Chagget
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