??? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stopped listing chemical accidents
on its website, making it very difficult for citizens to stay abreast of accidents
that may affect them.
??? Information related to the task force for energy policies that was formed by Vice
President Dick Cheney was concealed.
??? The FAA stopped disclosing information about action taken against airlines and
their employees.
Another manifestation of the current administration??™s desire to limit access to information
in its attempt to strengthen national security is reflected in its support in 2001
for the USA Patriot Act. That legislation, which was directed at deterring and punishing
terrorist acts and enhancing law enforcement investigation, also amended many existing
laws in an effort to enhance national security. Among the many laws that it amended
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are the CFAA (discussed earlier), under which the restrictions that were imposed on
electronic surveillance were eased. Additional amendments also made it easier to prosecute
cybercrimes. The Patriot Act also facilitated surveillance through amendments to
the Wiretap Act (discussed earlier) and other laws.
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