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Jim Himes: “It's a huge lost opportunity because the Senate bill had actually stronger safeguards than the House bill did.”

On the recordJune 9, 2026
It's a huge lost opportunity because the Senate bill had actually stronger safeguards than the House bill did.
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Jim Himes
Democratic · Connecticut

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Reflecting on the Senate compromise regarding FISA.

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