Senate moves closer to approving USA Freedom Act, ending NSA bulk collection of phone records. Act would allow for surveillance of Americans’ phone records with approval of a court order. Several key provisions of the Patriot Act expired at 12:01 a.m. June 1. Paul: “Little by little, we’ve allowed our freedom to slip away” Senate vote delayed by procedural move by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., preventing vote on bill until later this week. The White House calls on Senate to ensure “irresponsible lapse in authorities” is short-lived.”]
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