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Justice Dept. Lists Patriot Act Cases

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Published July 13, 2004 at 12:00 AM EDT

The Justice Department reports its use of Patriot Act powers in a variety of cases involving terrorism and other crimes. The report comes amid attempts by some lawmakers to reduce the law's scope.

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