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Obama vs. Orwell—The Biggest Fight of His Second Term
the age of NSA
The debate over state surveillance shows the difficulty President Obama faces in both protecting civil liberties and keeping America safe.
John Avlon
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Dec. 22 2013Â
5:45AM ESTÂ
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