Senate Approves Bill to Broaden Wiretap Powers
July 11th, 2008 by admin Politics
The Senate gave final approval on Wednesday to a major expansion of the government’s surveillance powers. The measure, approved by a vote of 69 to 28 gives Bush what he deemed essential: legal immunity for the phone companies that cooperated in the National Security Agency wiretapping program he approved after the Sept. 11 attacks.
Senator John McCain, the likely Republican presidential nominee, was campaigning in Ohio and did not vote, though he has consistently supported the immunity plan.
Support from key Democrats, including Senator Barack Obama, ensured passage of the measure.
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