GOP UNVEILS SPY POWERS PLAN AFTER WEEK OF DISSENT
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House Republican leaders released a new proposal to extend US surveillance authorities following internal pushback from privacy-focused members. The plan comes after leadership accepted a 10-day extension while negotiating a broader agreement.
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