Bush defends spying program amid Patriot Act clash
President Bush weighed in on the war on terror defending the NSA surveillance without warrants amid Senate demands for oversight. Senators Levin and Feinstein criticized the constitutional basis, while Reid and Clinton pressed for a short extension of the Patriot Act as House passage looms. Bush cited rapid action and constitutional authority to justify the program.
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Retired professor letter intercepted probe sparks debate
A devout Catholic Filipino history professor in her 80s was named as a suspect in a probe. Goodman declined to identify her, citing safety concerns. CBP officials declined to discuss this case or criteria for opening foreign mail, noting such searches aid security.
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Lawmakers differ over wiretap program legality
Senator Roberts and spokeswomen defend the eavesdropping program as lawful and necessary in a time of war. University experts question FISA compliance, while civil liberties groups warn of broad surveillance and potential overreach. Roberts cites NSA and DOJ review and seeks more Senate oversight.
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Poll boosts Bush approval after Iraq elections
A Washington Post ABC News poll shows President Bush's overall approval rising to 47 percent from 39 percent since early November. Iraq and terrorism ratings improved, while concerns persist over gasoline prices and Katrina recovery. poll of 1,003 adults conducted last Thursday through Sunday with a 3 point margin.
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Budget cuts and oil drilling cap spurs late-night House vote
In a marathon session the House approved a Pentagon spending bill with Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil drilling and a separate deficit reduction package. Bush urged Senate passage while Democrats criticized the measures as insufficient and divisive. The votes send both bills to the Senate amid narrow GOP and mixed Democrat support.
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Murder rate climbs in first half of 2005
FBI figures show a 2.1 percent rise in the national murder rate from January to June 2005 after a 5.7 percent drop last year. Small towns and the Midwest posted the largest increases, while rapes, arsons, and assaults fell.
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