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. I'm not sure this was "Patriot II", but I think it reveals what the strategy is for "Patriot II" is.. Do it slowly, redefine one thing at a time, and we will not notice or think it is significant. Too Much Power | 
