Committee Oks New Fbi Powers in Patriot Act; the Agency Would Get Expanded Powers to Subpoena Records Without Approval of Judge or Grand Jury in Terror Investigations

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WASHINGTON (AP) - The FBI would get expanded powers to subpoena records without the approval of a judge or grand jury in terrorism investigations under Patriot Act revisions approved Tuesday by the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Some senators who voted 11-4 to move the bill forward said they would push for limits on the new powers the measure would grant to law enforcement agencies.

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Committee Oks New Fbi Powers in Patriot Act; the Agency Would Get Expanded Powers to Subpoena Records Without Approval of Judge or Grand Jury in Terror Investigations

"This bill must be amended on the floor to protect national security while protecting Constitutional ri...

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