The Washington Times

Obama signs act allowing spying on terrorists

Opponents fear innocent citizens could be caught in investigations

Despite the bitter partisanship that has gripped Capitol Hill this Congress, the vote to extend FISA was unusually bipartisan, as 42 Republicans, 30 Democrats and one independent supported the measure.

On the “nay” said, a mix of liberal Democrats and conservative Republicans joined forces.

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