Obama "Autopens" Patriot Act Extension Into Law

President authorizes use of machine to put his name on legislation extending anti-terror surveillance powers.

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Story Created: May 27, 2011 at 9:48 AM AKDT

Story Updated: May 27, 2011 at 9:48 AM AKDT

 

Wyden says that while there are numerous interpretations of how the Patriot Act works, the official government interpretation of the law remains classified. "A significant gap has developed now between what the public thinks the law says and what the government secretly claims it says," Wyden said.

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Anonymous said on Friday, May 27 at 11:21 AM

Hmm...so a president (and his supporters) who campaigned feverishly in 2008 against such measures that George W. Bush had helped put into place now want to keep them. As they say, power corrupts.

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