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Wednesday, March 5, 2008

the House can't move on FISA

Nearly three weeks after the expiration of controversial electronic surveillance legislation, Congress remains deadlocked on the issue, with a divided Democratic caucus scrambling to find a solution and Republicans once again boycotting talks.
Posted by Vanessa at 4:42 AM
Labels: Congress, FISA, legislation, politics

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