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House Rejects Telecom Immunity

HeadlineMar 17, 2008

In news from Capitol Hill, the House has voted to reject giving telecommunications companies immunity for participating in the government’s warrantless wiretapping program. By a 213-to-197 vote, the Democratic-led house passed the measure despite a threatened veto by President Bush.

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