On the recordNovember 30, 2009
The FBI's authority to collect, retain, and use information on Americans are subject to statute and the Attorney General's guidelines and oversight.
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congress.govThe FBI's authority to collect, retain, and use information on Americans are subject to statute and the Attorney General's guidelines and oversight.
Feingold outlines the legal framework governing FBI's data collection on Americans.
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