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The price of safety
CNET News.com
October 18-20, 2004
Throwing money at technology2
Strategic conflicts, rampant confusion, miscommunication and election-year politics are slowing counterterrorism efforts.
Companies profiting from fear3
Multibillion-dollar security initiatives have given rise to a new industry seemingly overnight.
Global assault on anonymity4
Cutting-edge data mining and other intelligence tools are redefining privacy as we know it.
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- On the Record
- Army Admits Using JetBlue Data
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- War on Terror or War on Liberties?
- War on Global Values
- India’s 'No' to 9-11 Legacy
- Homeland Security: The price of safety
- Republicans See Signs That Pentagon Is Evading Oversight
- Is the Pentagon spying on Americans?
- Judge Rules NSA Warrantless Spy Program Unconstitutional
- Pentagon is keeping secret tabs on peaceful protest activities
- Is Princeton Professor and Retired Marine on Government No-Fly List for Criticizing the White House?
- Corporate Takeover of US Intelligence
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- Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2004
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