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Politics : Clinton's Scandals: Is this corruption the worst ever?
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To: Aaron Cooperband who wrote (7747)10/5/1998 12:40:00 AM
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A news item.....

Justice Department Seeks Expanded Power

(CNS) The United States Justice Department is seeking to expand its authority and "obtain massive new
enforcement powers" just days before a busy Congress scurries to finish business, according to Representative Bob
Barr (R-GA). If the Justice Department has its wishes, according to Barr, it could establish a "permanent FBI Police
Force." The Justice Department is allegedly trying to get their "wish list" attached to appropriations bills to avoid
public hearings or debate. Barr obtained a "wish list" by the Department which includes expanding definitions of
terrorism to include domestic crimes unrelated to terrorism. The Department is also seeking to seize commercial
transportation assets for federal use and the ability to commandeer personnel from other federal agencies without
reimbursement. "These requests belong in some bizarre conspiracy novel," Barr said, "not in serious legislative
documents being circulated at the top levels of federal law enforcement." In addition to forcing telephone and
Internet companies to divulge information on their customers, Justice Department officials are also seeking to expand
wiretap authority to allow "roving" wiretaps, and wiretaps without any court authority, according to Barr. "These
proposals represent a sneak attack on the most cherished principles of our democracy. If they become a part of our
law, freedom and privacy in America will be permanently and severely diminished," Barr said.
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