I've heard that these programs are widely used for corporate espionage, especially internationally. It would certainly make sense why they would have been silen

I've heard that these programs are widely used for corporate espionage, especially internationally. It would certainly make sense why they would have been silently kept alive all these years. The programs should be permanently authorized so that they conversation turns to one of repeal rather than, "I guess we'll repeal it when it comes time to renew it in a few years", and then never repealing it.