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Sunday, March 30, 2014
NSA Proposal -- Significant Step
Geoffrey Stone, a liberal leaning professor that was appointed to be on the panel to investigate the NSA policies, praises Obama's proposals for reform. Congress has to pass them, and on executive power over national security, they have overall wanted to give the executive more power. But, knowing a need to be wary, I am somewhat optimistic. The public concern, helped by reporting and leaks, were of some value.