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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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The USA PATRIOT Act -- which stands for the "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism" Act -- was rushed through Congress in 45 days "with virtually no debate" following the attacks on the United States of September 11, 2001, the report said.
US rights group seeks revamp of security programs by AFP / AFP American Edition
00 Hardcover KF9430 This is the result of a research project investigating "the historical context, legislative process, implementation problems, social impact, and political undoing" of the USA PATRIOT Act (United and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism).
The impact of USA Patriot Act on American society; an evidence based ... by Reference & Research Book News
Justice Department investigation, the FBI has improperly--and perhaps even illegally--used subpoena powers granted under the USA PATRIOT Act to obtain personal information about Americans without prior judicial approval.
Records requests misused by Swartz, Nikki / Information Management Journal
 
 
 
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