US intelligence agencies will no longer need a warrant to eavesdrop on US citizens' international phone calls and emails after George Bush signed a temporary surveillance bill yesterday.
The law, which was approved by the Senate and the House of Representatives just before Congress adjourned for the summer, had been made a priority by Mr Bush and his chief intelligence officials.
"When our intelligence professionals have the legal tools to gather information about the intentions of our enemies, America is safer," the US president said.
Bush signs controversial surveillance bill | Special reports | Guardian Unlimited
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