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Wyden, CIA director nominee Pompeo clash on data collection

By W. James Antle III
Published January 12, 2017 4:51pm ET
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Wyden, CIA director nominee Pompeo clash on data collection
"You want to create a system that collects all metadata, finances and lifestyle data," Wyden said. "Any boundaries?" (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) | Alex Brandon

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., grilled Rep. Mike Pompeo, R-Kan., on metadata collection during his confirmation hearing for CIA director Thursday.

Wyden, a critic of mass surveillance, challenged Pompeo on an op-ed the Democrat claimed advocated for “getting back into the metadata collection business” after these activities were limited by the USA Freedom Act.

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