Tuesday, February 06, 2007

Congress allowed to review secret surveillance orders

The Kinston Free Press: "“This is an important step toward Congress doing what the Constitution expects it to do — oversee and if necessary provide a check on the actions of the executive branch.”

It’s not a giant step toward accountability and respect for privacy, but it is a signifi - cant small step. The Bush administration, after resisting for two weeks and being threatened with subpoenas, has agreed to allow select members of Congress access to documents concerning the controversial National Security Agency’s electronic surveillance program that targets U.S. residents. "

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