Wiretap victory for White House
05/08/2007 08:00  - (SA)  

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Washington - The US House of Representatives late on Saturday voted to extend the power of US intelligence agents to eavesdrop on terror suspects, giving a long-sought victory to the White House.

The measure allows US intelligence agencies to listen in on telephone and email conversations mainly outside the United States, but routed through US-based communications firms.

Under the bill, which was approved by the Senate on Friday, intelligence officers will be able to listen in to such conversations without obtaining prior approval from a special court.

- SAPA

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