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Patriot Act author warns Europe not to follow his example after Paris

New spy powers aren't always the answer. Jim Sensenbrenner ought to know.

On Dec 4, 2015 by Eric Geller

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House lawmakers debut new bill to dramatically reform the NSA

Can the End Warrantless Surveillance of Americans Act do just that?

On May 5, 2015 by Eric Geller

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The bills that aim to kill NSA mass spying on American phone calls are now in Congress

Will we finally see real NSA reform?

On Apr 28, 2015 by Kevin Collier

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‘Aaron’s Law’ is back to fix the ‘worst law in technology’

Will Congress finally update U.S. hacking law?

On Apr 22, 2015 by Kevin Collier

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USA Freedom Act clears hurdle in Congress, but loses support

The USA Freedom Act is one step closer to becoming law. And one step further away from what privacy advocates wanted.

On May 8, 2014 by Kevin Collier

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Patriot Act author wants your help keeping NSA out of Patriot Act

He didn't want your help in 2001. But he's asking for it now.

On Nov 26, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Congress introduces USA Freedom Act to limit NSA’s domestic phone spying

Not only does the USA Freedom Act address a number of NSA-related privacy concerns, it actually could pass.

On Oct 29, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Rep. Justin Amash: Sensenbrenner bill is best chance to limit NSA spying

Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner's USA Freedom Act gets the seal of approval from Amash, who lost a narrow fight to defund NSA phone spying.

On Oct 27, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Patriot Act author introduces bill to block NSA’s use of the Patriot Act

There are a dozen similar bills out there already, but none are near as ironic.

On Oct 10, 2013 by Kevin Collier