The FBI now has more power to compel ... with no court oversight and in nearly total secrecy. Congress should be finding ways to curtail the use [of authority], not expand it. Now, to issue a national security letter, the FBI merely has to certify that the information is "relevant" to a national security investigation. This is more unchecked power than the agency ought to have ... ... Congress has taken action that really is worth worrying about. The Washington Post is not pleased. Too Much Power |