] A provision of an intelligence spending bill will expand
] the power of the FBI to subpoena business documents and
] transactions from a broader range of businesses --
] everything from libraries to travel agencies to eBay --
] without first seeking approval from a judge.

More on the FBI's new powers. I had a lot of trouble finding information on this when NYT first reported it a week ago. It seems to have been kept a secret to avoid public opposition.

Wired News: Congress Expands FBI Spying Power