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Holder: W.H. should act 'within the dictates' of wiretap law

 

Published 1/15/2009 by CNN Associate Producer Martina Stewart at CNN Political Ticker

Attorney General designate Eric Holder discussed a federal wiretap law during his confirmation hearing Thursday. WASHINGTON (CNN) — Asked during his confirmation hearing Thursday whether the president has an "inherent authority" to engage in warrantless surveillance, Attorney General designate Eric Holder said the president would be "well advised" to work "within the dictates" of the Foreign [...] (link)

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