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Senate Democrats block short-term extensions of FISA 702 spy powers
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Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked Republicans' attempt to pass a short-term extension of the nation's spy powers by unanimous consent. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) asked the chamber for unanimous consent to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until July 2, but Sen.
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