Eavesdropping fight tests Congress over Bush program
The Associated Press reports lawmakers from both parties debate the NSA domestic spying program. Republicans and Democrats press for legal clarity, oversight, and potential updates to FISA as elections near. Public support shifts as Congress weighs authority, warrants, and presidential power.
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NSA program tests home front in Bush era politics
Ohio impact from Cheney and national committee signals a push to frame the NSA program as a winning issue. Polls show Bush terrorism handling waning support, while Democrats seek distance. University expert notes cross party concerns over surveillance and state power.
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Congress Drops Peace Corps enlistment link under pressure
Congress moved to end a proposed option that would allow U S troops to fulfill military obligations by joining the Peace Corps. The plan drew criticism from the National Peace Corps Association over safety, perception, and the distinct roles of military service and humanitarian volunteering. The program was eliminated as part of the 2006 Defense Authorization Act, with officials noting no formal linkage between military and Peace Corps service remains.
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Libby seeks access to evidence in CIA case
A former White House aide Libby seeks court order forcing Special Counsel Fitzgerald to reveal materials linking reporters to information about Valerie Plame. Prosecutor says the evidence includes sensitive intel briefings and thousands of pages of classified documents.
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