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FCC Denies Request To Investigate NSA Wiretapping Program

WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The Federal Communications Commission has refused a House lawmaker's request to investigate whether a federal warrantless wiretapping program violated telecommunications laws, saying such an investigation would "pose an unnecessary risk of damage to national security."  more

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Phone Cos Can Easily Break Out Call Data From Content

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- As more people react to reports the U.S. government may be monitoring people's telephone calls, focus has increased on how long-distance calls are handled by telecom companies.  more

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