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60 Minutes reports on a spy program called Echelon, in which satellites analyze all forms of electronic communication worldwide. Many feel that the extreme power of the Echelon project is used to 'watch over' the American people themselves. Steve Kroft reports.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Klein, Peter (Producer), Kroft, Steve (Reporter)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: New York, NY : Columbia Broadcasting System, 2000.
Subjects:
Artificial satellites in telecommunication.
Espionage, American.
National security > United States.
United States.
Iraq.
Internet videos.
Television news programs.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:60 Minutes reports on a spy program called Echelon, in which satellites analyze all forms of electronic communication worldwide. Many feel that the extreme power of the Echelon project is used to 'watch over' the American people themselves. Steve Kroft reports.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (13 min.)
Playing Time:00:13:19