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Lawmakers Work To Gauge Public Mood On NSA And Leaker
Controversies over the National Security Agency's phone records and Internet snooping, and self-proclaimed leaker Edward Snowden, present some in Congress with a dilemma.
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When It Comes To Online Privacy, A Disconnect For The Young
Young people readily share information about themselves online, but they nevertheless place a high priority on privacy.
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A Senate Catfight Over Catfish
Inspecting seafood for safety hazards is currently the job of the Food and Drug Administration. But U.S. catfish producers want the Department of Agriculture involved, too. Critics say it's just a crackdown on foreign producers who are taking over the U.S. market.
Partisan Feuds Roll On In IRS Investigation
Even the admission of a self-described conservative Republican IRS manager that he was at the heart of the agency's targeting of Tea Party groups hasn't disrupted the partisan head-butting. Indeed, it may have intensified it.
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With Nod To 'Texts From Hillary' Guys, Clinton Joins Twitter
The former first lady, former secretary of state, and former (also future?) presidential contender started with a shout-out to the creators of a funny series of posts about her text messages. She's @HillaryClinton.
How Serious Is The NSA Data Leak?
The whistleblower who exposed vast surveillance operations by the NSA says he has done nothing wrong. Host Michel Martin speaks to Republican strategist Ron Christie and former adviser to the Obama administration, Corey Ealons, about what his actions mean for the President's second term. They also check in with other top political stories.
No Decisions Yet On The Most-Anticipated Supreme Court Cases
As the court's latest term nears its end, the justices are due to issue rulings on some major cases. But on Monday, once again, they were not among the decisions handed down. The next "decision day": Thursday.
Same-Sex Couple Seeks Immigration Relief From High Court
The Supreme Court may soon decide if the federal government will recognize same-sex marriage, a decision with profound implications for unions between American citizens and their foreign-born spouses. The family of one Washington, D.C.-area couple is "watching for that decision big time."
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Democrat: IRS Manager Denies Targeting Of Conservative Groups
Maryland Democrat Elijah Cummings tells CNN that testimony from a key IRS official contradicts the claim that "Tea Party" and "patriot" groups were singled out for political reasons.
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Cybersecurity Deemed Central To U.S.-China Relations
A top U.S. official Saturday said that resolving issues around cybersecurity would be "key to the future" of the countries' relationship. The comments follow a two-day summit between President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Our Surveillance Society: What Orwell And Kafka Might Say
Revelations that the federal government is collecting massive amounts of data about telephone calls and Internet traffic has some people nervous that George Orwell's vision of Big Brother constantly watching them has come true.
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Newark Mayor To Run For New Jersey's Open U.S. Senate Seat
Cory Booker announces his candidacy to fill the seat vacated by the death of Sen. Frank Lautenberg and is likely to face two other Democrats in an August primary.
Watchdog Agency Could Keep NSA In Check, Once It Gets Going
The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board is tasked with making sure that secret government surveillance programs aren't abused. It was created in 2004, but still doesn't even have a website or email.
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The Best Way To Scare A Politician
Once rare, recall elections are becoming increasingly common. It's not that politicians are markedly more crooked than in the past. Rather, foes view recalls as a way to fight back against policies they don't like.
WWII Vets Have All But Vanished From The Halls Of Congress
Sen. Frank Lautenberg, who died this week at 89, had been the only remaining World War II veteran in the Senate. Just two are left in the House. Today, fewer than 1 in 5 members of Congress have military service on their resume.
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NSA Scandal Looms Over Obama's Talks With China's Xi
The goal of the meeting between President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping is for the leaders of the world's largest economies to find common ground and build trust. But the summit threatens to be overshadowed by revelations about secret NSA surveillance programs.
WWII Vets Have All But Vanished From The Halls Of Congress
Sen. Frank Lautenberg, who died this week at 89, had been the only remaining World War II veteran in the Senate. Just two are left in the House. Today, fewer than 1 in 5 members of Congress have military service on their resume.
Prosecutors Recommend 4 Years For Jesse Jackson Jr.
In a sentencing memo, the government suggests the former congressman from Illinois serve a four-year prison sentence for misusing campaign funds. Jackson and his wife, who also pleaded guilty this year to related crimes, are scheduled to be sentenced in July.
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United States Of Outrage: NSA, IRS Overreaches Spark Bipartisan Ire
Even in a starkly polarized era, there are still some issues that can draw together Americans from across the political spectrum and scramble ideological fault lines.
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Week In Politics: Sifting Through Surveillance
Robert Siegel speaks with columnist David Brooks of The New York Times and Jane Mayer, staff writer for The New Yorker about this week's big disclosures of data collection by the National Security Agency.
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