Edward Snowden, the former intelligence analyst wanted for revealing details about NSA surveillance programs, has been granted temporary asylum by the Russian government, allowing him to stay in Russia for up to a year. Although his specific whereabouts are unclear, Snowden as left Sheremetchevo Airport, where he had been staying for about five weeks. He has been given a "passport-like document" indicating his status as a "temporary refugee". Snowden has not applied for permanent asylum in Russia, and is expected by some supporters to seek it elsewhere.
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This new development begs two questions. For a certain former Senator and Secretary of State, how's that reset button working out? For the president, are you and your Russian counterpart enjoying that new flexibility?
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