Attorney general: Congress knew scope of spy program

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http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/01/24/nsa.strategy/

Attorney general: Congress knew scope of spy program

(CNN) -- Attorney General Alberto Gonzales dismissed criticism of the National Security Agency's domestic spying program Tuesday, saying Congress was aware of its scope and approved it "under the authorization to use military force" against terrorism.

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Many Democrats and some Republicans have disagreed with the president's authorization of the spying without a warrant.

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The attorney general disagreed.

"As far as I'm concerned, we have briefed the Congress," he said. "They're aware of the scope of the program."

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