Dewine's Planned Bill Lands Him in Middle of Security Debate ; He Proposes to Make New Technology Open to Possible Government Wiretaps If a Warrant Is Issued.

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WASHINGTON -- Sen. Mike DeWine's decision to consider introducing a bill that would require Internet providers to make their systems easier for law enforcement to wiretap puts him in the center of an issue that touches on Internet security, national security, civil liberty and politics.

The bill is still being formulated, but breaks down the larger issue of how much access the government should have to private communication: Security advocates argue the government should have what it needs to gather information on criminals and terrorists. Critics say such a program would give the government the power to track information on innocent people.

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Dewine's Planned Bill Lands Him in Middle of Security Debate ; He Proposes to Make New Technology Open to Possible Government Wiretaps If a Warrant Is Issued.

DeWine is working on the legislation with the help of the Department of Justice and other groups. The idea...

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