Published August 4, 2007
This bill updates the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). It allows the U.S. government to tap, without a warrant, foreign nationals' internet and phone communications that are routed through the U.S. The legislation expires in six months; Congress will work on other long-term legislation to update FISA.
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The Future of U.S. Special Operations Forces
Special operations play a critical role in how the United States confronts irregular threats, but to have long-term strategic impact, the author argues, numerous shortfalls must be addressed.
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