Privacy groups rail at FBI Carnivore email snooper
Civil liberties and privacy groups condemn the FBI Carnivore system used at Internet service providers to scan all incoming and outgoing emails for target messages. They warn it breaches provider and customer rights by reading addresses and subject lines and fears unchecked government control over data. The ACLU urges limits to prevent broad interception and calls for protections on who can access content.
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House panel moves toward pay raise for Congress members
A House subcommittee approved a $29.1 billion funding bill and opened the door to a 2.7 percent pay raise for Congress members, boosting salaries from $141,300 to about $145,100 next January. The move accompanies a broader spending measure with no direct pay-raise language, while party leaders vouch for support amid a strong economy and budget surpluses. Senate support appears likely as leaders back the measure, and Clinton-advised civil service raises could also pass.
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Da Vinci Surgical System gains FDA approval
The Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System becomes the first robot to gain FDA approval for certain minimally invasive operations. Surgeons test signals include gallbladder removal and heartburn relief, with future uses eyed in micro surgeries and nerve procedures. The $1 million system from Intuitive Surgical offers enhanced precision and a three dimensional view while surgeons control instruments via joysticks.
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