The US House of Representatives approved on Friday a bill that gives the federal government expanded powers to fight terrorism. The House voted 337-79 to approve the measure that gives federal law enforcement agencies broader wiretap powers as well as new rights to keep suspect immigrants in detention.
The Senate voted 96-1 late on Thursday to approve a similar piece of legislation. However, the versions of the bill approved by the two chambers are different and will have to be reconciled in conference.
The House version contains many temporary provisions and does not contain measures to fight money laundering. Bureau Report