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USA PATRIOT Act
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USA PATRIOT Act
Legislation in the United States, enacted in 2001 shortly after the September 11 terrorist attacks, that increased the federal government's surveillance and enforcement powers with the intent of combating terrorism. Among other provisions, it expanded the powers of the Secretary of the Treasury to monitor financial transactions, especially internationally, and cracked down on money laundering.
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Like the Congress which, a year later, gave the president the power to attack Iraq, our senators and representatives approved the Patriot Act by wide margins.
TOM, JEFF JOIN 'PATRIOT' REFORM by The Santa Fe New Mexican (Santa Fe, NM)
A leading US rights group has called on the US Congress to overhaul the Patriot Act and other national security programs that were passed in the wake of the attacks of September 11, 2001.
US rights group seeks revamp of security programs by AFP / AFP American Edition
Section 326 of the Patriot Act required the US Section 326 of the Patriot Act required the U.
Patriot Act Compliance and Identity Verification by Michelle Thiel / Computers and Internet community
 
 
 
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