House Defeats Bid to Weaken Patriot Act Support Holds Firm
The Republican led House rejected a Democratic conservative bid to curb the Patriot Act’s library and reading records provisions by 210 to 210, keeping the law intact amid a White House veto threat. Supporters argued the act saves lives and disrupts terrorists, while critics warned of civil liberties violations and government snooping.
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Tenet Leaves CIA After Seven Years at Farewell Ceremony
CIA Director George Tenet bids farewell at headquarters with more than 1,500 employees attending under a white tent. He officially resigns Sunday after a seven year tenure as the agency braces for the next administration and upcoming intelligence reports. John McLaughlin named acting director as President Bush weighs a permanent successor.
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Virginia governor to fix Sundays off loophole in special session
Governor Mark Warner ordered a brief Tuesday session to reinstate exemptions to the day of rest laws inadvertently repealed in a bill this year. The move follows pressure from business groups after workers began requesting Sundays off, with penalties up to 500 dollars and triple wages for violations. An emergency injunction halts enforcement for 90 days to allow review.
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Stewart denied new trial in fraud case
A federal judge in New York denied Martha Stewart’s request for a new trial alleging perjury by a government ink expert. Judge Miriam Cedarbaum said the alleged lie did not likely affect the verdict and prepared the path for Stewart’s upcoming sentencing, with 10 to 16 months anticipated for her and Peter Bacanovic.
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