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Anti Terrorism Legislation Signed

President Bush has signed H.R. 3162, the USA PATRIOT Act. The Act expands the power of law enforcement to monitor communications.

HR 3162, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001, THOMAS Database.
Bush Signs Sweeping Surveillance Bill Into Law, Newsbytes, October 26, 2001.
Bush Signs Anti Terrorism Bill, Tech Law Journal Daily Report, October 29, 2001.
Field Guidance on New Authorities: Enacted in the 2001 Anti Terrorism Legislation (PDF), Department of Justice.