12.05.2011 - 09:22 [ Main Justice ]

Sensenbrenner, Conyers Clash Over Plans to Extend Patriot Act Provisions

The legislation introduced by Sensenbrenner on Friday would extend “roving wiretaps” power and the records authority, which make it easier for federal authorities to get tangible evidence – such as library records — as part of an investigation, until Dec. 31, 2017. The expiring “lone wolf” power, which allows investigations of suspected terrorists not tied to a specific organization or nation, would receive a permanent extension.