U.S. House backs extension of FISA surveillance law
(Worthy News) – The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation on Wednesday to extend a divisive set of government surveillance tools, a major boost for efforts to reauthorize the program before it expires on Sunday.
The Democratic-led House voted 278 to 136 for the “USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020.” The vote was not along party lines, as 152 Democrats and 126 Republicans voted yes in a rare show of bipartisan support.
Passage sent the measure to the Republican-led Senate, where its fate was less certain as lawmakers prepare to leave town for next week’s recess. However, some Republicans have said they are inclined to support it because Attorney General William Barr, a strong supporter of President Donald Trump, helped to craft the bill. [ Source: Reuters (Read More…) ]
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