Surveillance Law Extended For 15 Days

SURVEILLANCE LAW EXTENDED FOR 15 DAYS
[SOURCE: Washington Post, AUTHOR: Dan Eggen]
President Bush signed a 15-day extension for a temporary surveillance law yesterday, signaling a brief reprieve in an ongoing battle with Democrats in Congress over whether to immunize telephone companies from lawsuits alleging invasions of privacy for helping the government conduct warrantless wiretaps. The delay marked a partial concession to Senate Democrats who wanted to continue deliberations, but Bush said during a campaign swing through Las Vegas yesterday that he will not agree to further postponements.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/31/AR2008013103236.html
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