At least 52 U.S. agencies use data-mining technology, report says. At least 199 programs were operated or planned in May 2004, GAO says. Sen. Patrick Leahy: “All I want is the administration to follow the law” Leahy, two other senators introduce bill to require agencies to report their data mining activities to Congress. GOP Sen. Arlen Specter questions whether data-mapping programs are effective counterterrorism tools, Specter says. Analyst: Data-mining can coexist with civil liberties if agencies follow guidelines and have approval.”]
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