National Emergency declared over Crypto

Python writes "For those that aren't aware of it, the Export Administration Act of 1979 expired. This governs the export of weapons of mass destruction and supposedly this also covers *cryptography*. Bill Clinton has declared a national emergency because of this, no kidding, and under those powers he can extend the act without Congressional approval and has. The exact executive order is available on the White House Web Page here. Heres an excerpt "I declared a national emergency with respect to the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States in light of the expiration of the Export Administration Act of 1979". The executive order which Clinton renewed is available here. "